Abstract
Recent studies of the epidemiology of ALI have reported higher incidence rates for this syndrome than previously described. The mortality and morbidity rates associated with ALI are considerable, with significant impact on public health.
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MedicineEpidemiologyIncidence (geometry)Mortality ratePopulationAsthmaPediatricsIntensive care medicineInternal medicineEnvironmental health
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- 2003
- Type
- review
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- Supplement
- Pages
- S276-S284
- Citations
- 224
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Gordon D. Rubenfeld
(2003).
Epidemiology of acute lung injury.
Critical Care Medicine
, 31
(Supplement)
, S276-S284.
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000057904.62683.2b
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- 10.1097/01.ccm.0000057904.62683.2b