Document ID (ISN) | 34990 |
CIS number |
81-204 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0300-5771 - International Journal of Epidemiology |
Year |
1980 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Terho E.O., Lammi S., Heinonen O.P. |
Title |
Seasonal variation in the incidence of farmer's lung. |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1980, Vol.9, No.3, p.219-220. 8 ref. |
Abstract |
78 consecutive cases were studied statistically. There was a highly significant cyclic trend, with the greatest incidence falling in late April. The reasons for the seasonal variation appear to be the nature of the disease, climatic conditions, and cattle-raising methods. |
Descriptors (primary) |
livestock rearing; farmer's lung; seasonal variation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
statistical evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Pneumoconioses Livestock rearing Natural phenomena
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