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Evaluation and Comparison of Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Capacities in Tile and Ceramic Factory Workers of Yazd Cover

Evaluation and Comparison of Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Capacities in Tile and Ceramic Factory Workers of Yazd

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 59 (2008): Issue 3 (September 2008)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-59-2008-1878 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian, Slovenian
Page range: 197 - 204
Published on: Sep 16, 2008
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
asthma,
ceramic industry,
COPD,
silicosis
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2008 Gholam Halvani, Mohsen Zare, Abolhasan Halvani, Abolfazl Barkhordari, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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