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Using the SMOG Formula to Revise a Health-Related Document

Amy S. Hedman Department of Health Science, Minnesota State University–Mankato, 213 Highland Center North, Mankato, MN, 56001
Pages 61-64 | Published online: 23 Jan 2013

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