The relationship between air pollution exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Ahvaz, Iran

BACKGROUND: Air pollutants can have harmful effects on human health. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is represented by a spectrum of obstructive airway diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between air pollution exposure and COPD in Ahvaz, Iran. METHODS: Th...

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Main Authors: Gholamreza Goudarzi, Sahar Geravandi, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi, Shokrollah Salmanzadeh, Mehdi Vosoughi, Mohammad Sahebalzamani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Chronic Diseases Journal
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Online Access:http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/119