Mortality figures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease obtained from death certificates underestimate the true burden of disease; a five year retrospective analysis

S. Schembri, S. Morant, J. Winter, J. Winter, T. MacDonald (Dundee, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - COPD epidemiology
Session: COPD epidemiology
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1828

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