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Editorial
. 2019 Jan 29;16(1):e1002740.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002740. eCollection 2019 Jan.

Human trafficking and labor exploitation: Toward identifying, implementing, and evaluating effective responses

Ligia Kiss  1 , Cathy Zimmerman  1
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Editorial

Human trafficking and labor exploitation: Toward identifying, implementing, and evaluating effective responses

Ligia Kiss et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

In an Editorial, Ligia Kiss and Cathy Zimmerman discuss the need for research on the prevention of human trafficking and mitigation of its effects.

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Conflict of interest statement

I have read the journal's policy and the authors of this manuscript have the following competing interests: CZ is a member of the Editorial Board of PLOS Medicine.

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