Risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in men and women in Sanandaj, Iran

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the world. While smoking has been identified as the main cause of COPD in many studies, other causes may include environmental pollution and genetic vulnerability in both genders. Considering lifestyle o...

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Main Authors: Naseh Sigari, Fatemah Alhani, Jamal Seidi, Ghader Salehnejad, Alireza Gharib, Roshani Daem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Chronic Diseases Journal
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Online Access:http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/12