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Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Otitis Media in an Indigenous Filipino Population.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - 1 Nov 2016
Santos-Cortez Regie Lyn P, Reyes-Quintos Ma Rina T, Tantoco Ma Leah C, Abbe Izoduwa, Llanes Erasmo Gonzalo D V, Ajami Nadim J, Hutchinson Diane S, Petrosino Joseph F, Padilla Carmencita D, Villarta Romeo L, Gloria-Cruz Teresa Luisa, Chan Abner L, Cutiongco-de la Paz Eva Maria, Chiong Charlotte M, Leal Suzanne M, Abes Generoso T
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OBJECTIVE: To identify genetic and environmental risk factors for otitis media in an indigenous Filipino population. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Indigenous Filipino community. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Clinical history and information on breastfeeding, tobacco smoke exposure, and swimming were obtained from community members. Heads of households were interviewed for family history and personal...
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