Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease Study in Tehran: Research Design and Lung Spirometry Protocol

Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease Study in Tehran: Research Design and Lung Spirometry Protocol

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) are planned to rank fifth in burden of disease and third with respect to mortality by 2020. Carrying out research regarding different aspects of COPD is mentioned as important health priorities by academic institutions and governments. The bu...

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Main Authors: Hooman Sharifi, Mohammad Reza Masjedi, Habib Emami, Mostafa Ghanei, Sonia Buist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Chronic bronchitis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Iran
prevalence
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2014;volume=5;issue=11;spage=1439;epage=1445;aulast=Sharifi

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