Spirometric and hygienic criteria in recognition of occupational COPD in Poland – A retrospective analysis of medical records

Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be work-related. It has been estimated that 15% of the population burden of COPD is attributable to occupational exposure. However, in Poland COPD is rarely recognized as an occupational disease. The aim of the study has been to analyze the...

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Main Authors: Aneta Kleniewska, Jolanta Walusiak-Skorupa, Agnieszka Lipińska-Ojrzanowska, Kamila Szcześniak, Marta Wiszniewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/ijomeh/Spirometric-and-hygienic-criteria-in-recognition-of-occupational-COPD-in-Poland-a-retrospective-analysis-of-medical-records,67524,0,2.html