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Respiratory Disease
Research findings from S. Badiaga et al update understanding of respiratory disease
May 5th, 2009
According to recent research from Marseille, France, "The homeless are at very high risk for both respiratory diseases and poor access to health care delivery systems. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of a shelter-based survey to identify respiratory diseases in the homeless population in Marseilles, in order to further develop preventive interventions." "A prevalence survey of respiratory diseases was conducted in two homeless shelters in Marseilles, in February 2005. A multidisciplinary team including infectious diseases specialists, lung specialists, residents, nurses, physiotherapists and X-ray technicians visited the two shelters. Interview,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-05)
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