Epidemiologic characteristics of malignant mesothelioma in Korea

Journal of the Korean Medical Association

Volumn 52, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 449-455

  Kim, Hyoung Ryoul ^a   Ahn, Yeon Soon ^b   Jung, Soon Hee ^c  

^a The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine   (South Korea)

^b Dongguk University College of Medicine   (South Korea)

^c Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Asbestos; Epidemiology; Malignant mesothelioma; Surveillance

Indexed keywords

EID: 67649233088     PISSN: 19758456     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2009.52.5.449     Document Type: Article

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