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Tools for assessing the quality and accessibility of online health information: initial testing among breast cancer websites

Pamela WhittenDepartment of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, Michigan State University East Lansing, MIUSA
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Samantha NazioneDepartment of Communication, Michigan State University East Lansing, MIUSA
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Carolyn LaucknerDepartment of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, Michigan State University East Lansing, MIUSACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 366-381 | Received 09 Feb 2012, Accepted 29 Mar 2013, Published online: 19 Aug 2013

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