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Estimation of Possible Suppression of Melatonin Production Caused by Exterior Lighting in Commercial Business Districts in Metropolises

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Pages 137-144 | Received 16 Dec 2017, Accepted 10 Sep 2018, Published online: 19 Feb 2019

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