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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
Volume 46, 2011 - Issue 7
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Hair as a marker for pesticides exposure

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Pages 648-653 | Received 27 Jan 2011, Published online: 26 Jul 2011

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