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Editorial
. 2008 Jul;93(7):2466-8.
doi: 10.1210/jc.2008-1009.

Iodine in pregnancy: is salt iodization enough?

Elizabeth N Pearce
Editorial

Iodine in pregnancy: is salt iodization enough?

Elizabeth N Pearce. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Jul.
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