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Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal Volume 44, 1989 - Issue 6
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Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function in Jute Processing Workers: A Primary Investigation

Dr. Chen Zhou M.D. Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
,
Zenlin Liu M.D. Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
,
Chinshan Ho M.D. Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
&
Jiezhi Lou M.D. Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
Pages 370-374 | Accepted 22 Jun 1989, Published online: 03 Aug 2010

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