Lung Function and Respiratory Morbidity Among Informal Workers Exposed to Cement Dust: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.4089 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 21, 2023
Accepted on: May 26, 2023
Published on: Jul 4, 2023
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