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Comment
. 1998 Jun 27;316(7149):1985.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.316.7149.1985.

Earlier study of effect on healthcare costs of preventing fatal diseases yielded similar results

A S Leger
Comment

Earlier study of effect on healthcare costs of preventing fatal diseases yielded similar results

A S Leger. BMJ. .
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