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Editorial
. 2008 Nov-Dec;6(6):486-9.
doi: 10.1370/afm.922.

Death toll from uncontrolled blood pressure in ethnic populations: universal access and quality improvement may not be enough

Crystal Wiley Cené, Lisa A Cooper
Editorial

Death toll from uncontrolled blood pressure in ethnic populations: universal access and quality improvement may not be enough

Crystal Wiley Cené et al. Ann Fam Med. 2008 Nov-Dec.
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