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Risk Perception Article

Saudis’ Attitudes toward Chemical Pollution of the Environment, Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia

Pages 1169-1183 | Received 18 Jun 2009, Accepted 01 Dec 2009, Published online: 11 Oct 2010

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