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Health and carcinogenic risk evaluation for cohorts exposed to PAHs in petrochemical workplaces in Rawalpindi city (Pakistan)

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Pages 37-57 | Received 26 Nov 2014, Accepted 18 Dec 2014, Published online: 05 Mar 2015

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