Global differences in lung function by region (PURE): An international, community-based prospective study
Background: Despite the rising burden of chronic respiratory diseases, global data for lung function are not available. We investigated global variation in lung function in healthy populations by region to establish whether regional factors contribute to lung function. Methods: In an international,...
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Language: | English |
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Lancet Publishing Group
2013
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