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Estimation of the Health Risks Associated with Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Concentrations Found Onboard Older U.S. Navy Vessels

K. R. Still Naval Health Research Center Detachment (Toxicology), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
,
D. P. Arfsten Naval Health Research Center Detachment (Toxicology), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
,
W. W. Jederberg Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.
,
L. V. Kane Naval Health Research Center Detachment (Toxicology), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
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B. J. Larcom Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Pages 737-758 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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