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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Vesnu Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Chronic Diseases Journal |
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Online Access: | http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/12 |