The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 4 , Pages 453-455 , April 2008

Understanding Transition Issues: Asthma as an Example

  • Amy J. Houtrow, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Amy Houtrow, MD, MPH, 500 Parnassus Ave, MUE 411, Box 0136, San Francisco, CA 94143.
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  • Paul W. Newacheck, DrPH (Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy Studies)

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PII: S0022-3476(07)01134-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.11.038

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 152, Issue 4 , Pages 453-455 , April 2008

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