… Two authors of the present study carried out the study selection procedure independently
of each other. Uncertainties were discussed after each step among all authors until a solution …

… of terrorism, most environmental exposures (including radon and … ]), medical exposures,
and occupational exposures (including … Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and …

… examined independently in health and environmental factors … system easily exposed to
the outside environment, in Taiwan … with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation …

Background: Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are common
and account for approximately 12% of UK hospital admissions. A significant proportion will …

… Osteoporosis (OP) is significant and debilitating comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). We hypothesize that genetic variance identified with OP may also play …

… caused by occupational and environmental exposures (such as … route and reached Europe
through Russia again. This was … from chronic respiratory conditions (chronic bronchitis, …

… part of Russia [55], China [56], Taiwan [57], Punjab [58], and Amazonia [59]. Their studies
have assessed the relationship between chronic exposure to environmental selenium and …

… The objectives of this study were to evaluate individuals chronically exposed to Cd regarding:
(i) metal concentrations in blood and urine, (ii) frequencies of MMP-2 and MMP-9 SNPs …

… causes respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers [26]. Outdoor air pollution
is a serious environmental … conditions and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), …

… Factors predisposing to CAP include old age, co-morbidities (such as chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), … , alcohol consumption, and being in a crowded environment. …