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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Levels of metals and PCDD/Fs in the vicinity of a cement plant: Assessment of human health risks

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Pages 1075-1084 | Received 08 Jan 2011, Published online: 15 Jul 2011

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