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Editorial
. 1999 Nov 6;319(7219):1212-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7219.1212.

Implementing screening for colorectal cancer

W Atkin
Editorial

Implementing screening for colorectal cancer

W Atkin. BMJ. .
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  • BMJ. 319:1249.

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