Commentary: Protecting our children's health: The ultimate government stimulus package

Journal of Public Health Policy

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 158-162

  Oliver, L Christine ^a  

^a Occuptional Health Initiatives Incorporated   (United States)

Author keywords

Children; Indoor pollution; Respiratory health; Schools

Indexed keywords

AIR POLLUTION; CHILD; CHILD WELFARE; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; EUROPE; HEALTH CARE PLANNING; HUMAN; NOTE; RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASE; SCHOOL;

AIR POLLUTION; CHILD; CHILD WELFARE; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; EUROPE; HEALTH PRIORITIES; HUMANS; RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES; SCHOOLS;

EID: 67749148942     PISSN: 01975897     EISSN: 1745655X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1057/jphp.2009.8     Document Type: Review

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