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Clinical Features - Original Research

Knowledge and attitudes of family doctors, dermatologists, and endocrinologists on sun exposure and vitamin D

Arif Abu-AbedClalit Health Services, Southern District, Beer-Sheva, IsraelView further author information
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Said AzbargaClalit Health Services, Southern District, Beer-Sheva, IsraelView further author information
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Roni PelegClalit Health Services, Southern District, Beer-Sheva, Israel;The Department of Family Medicine and Siaal Research Center for Family Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, IsraelCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 477-480 | Received 27 Feb 2018, Accepted 15 May 2018, Published online: 01 Jun 2018

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