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Research Article

Differences and Similarities in Poisoning Admissions Between Urban and Rural Health Centers in Zimbabwe

, B. Pharm. (Hons), Ph.D., , BSc (Pharm) M. Sc., Ph.D. & , BSc, M. Sc., Ph.D.
Pages 233-241 | Received 04 Nov 2004, Accepted 24 Jun 2005, Published online: 07 Oct 2008

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