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Original Article

Evidence for Increased Risks of Preterm Delivery in a Population Residing near a Freeway in Taiwan

Chun-Yuh Yang Kaohsiung Medical University Institute of Public Health Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Chih-Ching Chang Kaohsiung Medical University Institute of Public Health Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Hung-Yi Chuang Kaohsiung Medical University Institute of Public Health Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Chi-Kung Ho Kaohsiung Medical University Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Trong-Neng Wu Kaohsiung Medical University Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Shang-Shyue Tsai I-Shou University Department of Healthcare Administration Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Pages 649-654 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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