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Editorial
. 2009 Apr;87(4):247-247a.
doi: 10.2471/blt.08.056713.

Why health communication is important in public health

Rajiv N Rimal, Maria K Lapinski
Editorial

Why health communication is important in public health

Rajiv N Rimal et al. Bull World Health Organ. 2009 Apr.
No abstract available

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  • Directions in health communication.
    Hill S. Hill S. Bull World Health Organ. 2009 Sep;87(9):648. doi: 10.2471/blt.09.070680. Bull World Health Organ. 2009. PMID: 19784440 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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