Silicosis mortality, prevention, and control - United States, 1968-2002

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 54, Issue 16, 2005, Pages 401-405

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ARTICLE; HUMAN; MORTALITY; SILICOSIS; UNITED STATES;

HUMANS; SILICOSIS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 17544363358     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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