Frequency of abnormal pulmonary computed tomography findings in asylum seeking refugees in Turkey

Soydan L., Demir A. A., Tunaci A.

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, vol.9, no.2, pp.118-123, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/inthealth/ihw057
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.118-123
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Lungs are particularly vulnerable to both acute infections, including TB, and chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as to malignancies, all of which require particular attention during war times in which health conditions are far from optimal.