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Clinical Studies

Positive association of renal insufficiency with agriculture employment and unregulated alcohol consumption in Nicaragua

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Pages 766-777 | Received 17 Mar 2010, Accepted 23 Apr 2010, Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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