Physiotherapy
Volume 96, Issue 3 , Pages 191-197 , September 2010

Influence of self-reported socio-economic status on lung function of adult Nigerians

  • Rufus A. Adedoyin

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajebamdele, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
    • ,
  • Gregory E. Erhabor

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
    • ,
  • Akanmu Olajide

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajebamdele, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria
    • ,
  • Olugbolahan J. Anifowose

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajebamdele, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

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doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2009.11.012

Physiotherapy
Volume 96, Issue 3 , Pages 191-197 , September 2010

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