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Original Articles

The effects of smoking norms and attitudes on quitting intentions in Malaysia, Thailand and four Western nations: A cross-cultural comparison

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Pages 95-107 | Received 22 Nov 2007, Accepted 04 Aug 2008, Published online: 17 Feb 2009

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