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. 2009 Oct-Dec;24(4):303-9.
doi: 10.1515/reveh.2009.24.4.303.

Introduction: pesticides use and exposure extensive worldwide

Michael C R Alavanja  1
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Introduction: pesticides use and exposure extensive worldwide

Michael C R Alavanja. Rev Environ Health. 2009 Oct-Dec.
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