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Main Authors: Wei-Min Wu, Chi-Chung Chen, Pin-Yu Chen, Wei-Chun Tseng, Shu-Yi Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/12/4250/