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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 38, 2003 - Issue 1
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Non-cancer Effects of Chronic Arsenicosis in Bangladesh: Preliminary Results

Abul Hasnat Milton Arsenic Cell, NGO Forum for Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation, Dhaka, BangladeshCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Ziaul Hasan Arsenic Cell, NGO Forum for Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation, Dhaka, Bangladesh
,
Atiqur Rahman BangaBandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
&
Mahfuzar Rahman Public Health Sciences Division, ICDDR'B: Centre for Health and Population Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Pages 301-305 | Published online: 24 Jun 2011

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