Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6242211 | Respiratory Medicine | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
this is the first study which shows the prevalence of atopy, asthma and COPD in Rwanda. Asthma and COPD were respectively diagnosed in 8.9% and 4.5% of participants. COPD was diagnosed in 9.6% of subjects aged â¥45 years.The prevalence of asthma was higher in urban compared to rural area.
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Authors
Sanctus Musafiri, Jan van Meerbeeck, Laurent Musango, Guy Brusselle, Guy Joos, Benoit Seminega, Claver Rutayisire,