Dyspnea and mortality in elderly: the role of the body mass index (BMI)

M. Berraho, C. Nejjari, P. Barberger-Gateau, J. F. Dartigues, C. Raherison (Fez, Morocco; Bordeaux, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Epidemiology of respiratory symptoms and COPD
Session: Epidemiology of respiratory symptoms and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2041
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. Berraho, C. Nejjari, P. Barberger-Gateau, J. F. Dartigues, C. Raherison (Fez, Morocco; Bordeaux, France). Dyspnea and mortality in elderly: the role of the body mass index (BMI). Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 2041

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