doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040072.
Asthma in Africa
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Asthma in Africa
PLoS Med.
2007 Feb.
Abstract
A new survey shows a recent increase in the prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases in children in Ghana. Wjst and Boakye put this survey into context through a discussion of the epidemiology of asthma in Africa.
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