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. 2004 Apr;1(2):A11.
Epub 2004 Mar 15.

Law as a tool for preventing chronic diseases: expanding the spectrum of effective public health strategies

George A Mensah  1 , Richard A Goodman, Stephanie Zaza, Anthony D Moulton, Paula L Kocher, William H Dietz, Terry F Pechacek, James S Marks
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Law as a tool for preventing chronic diseases: expanding the spectrum of effective public health strategies

George A Mensah et al. Prev Chronic Dis. 2004 Apr.
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