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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
Volume 1, 1987 - Issue 1
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Original Articles

The alleged reproductive hazards of VDUs

Pages 49-57 | Received 12 May 1986, Accepted 28 Jul 1986, Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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