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Respiratory health effects of industrial air pollution on children in North Lebanon

Rana Kobrossi Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Iman Nuwayhid Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Abla Mehio Sibai Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Mutasem El-Fadel Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Mustafa Khogali Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Pages 205-220 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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