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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 32, 2015 - Issue 6
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Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) and breast cancer incidence worldwide: A revisit of earlier findings with analysis of current trends

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Pages 757-773 | Received 01 Feb 2015, Accepted 17 Apr 2015, Published online: 23 Jun 2015

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