Can selection explain the protective effects of farming on asthma?
Introduction and objective Reduced asthma and allergy risks in farmers have been ascribed to microbial exposures. However, selection may also play a role and this was assessed in two Scandinavian farming populations. Material and Methods Asthma prevalence in 739 Danish farming students was compared...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Rural Health
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/Can-selection-explain-the-protective-effects-of-farming-on-asthma-,72311,0,2.html |