The neglected epidemic and the surgeon general's report: A call to action for better oral health

American Journal of Public Health

Volumn 90, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 843-845

  Allukian Jr , Myron ^a  

^a Boston Public Health Commissions   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COST EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS; DENTAL HEALTH; EDITORIAL; EPIDEMIC; HEALTH CARE ACCESS; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH INSURANCE; MOUTH CANCER; MOUTH DISEASE;

EID: 0343238961     PISSN: 00900036     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.90.6.843     Document Type: Editorial

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