Chronic respiratory symptoms and associated factors among cement factory workers in Dejen town, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2015.

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Published in Multidiscip Respir Med on March 01, 2016

Authors

Zemichael Gizaw1, Bamlaku Yifred2, Takele Tadesse1

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
2: Labor and Social Affairs Office, East Gojam Zone, Amhara National Regional State Northwest Ethiopia.

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