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Original Articles

Lighting and work: Light for seeing and healthy light

Iluminación y trabajo: luz para ver y luz saludable

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Pages 11-38 | Received 02 Dec 2011, Accepted 16 Apr 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2014

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