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Science 14 July 1995:
Vol. 269. no. 5221, pp. 164 - 169
DOI: 10.1126/science.7618077

Articles

Epidemiology faces its limits

G Taubes

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Article topics:

  • Oncology..Environmental Causes of Cancer
  • Medicine..Epidemiology
  • Oncology..Diet and Nutrition
  • Oncology..Anxiety
  • Oncology..Tobacco and Smoking
  • Medicine..Breast Issues
  • Medicine..Environment and Public Health
  • Oncology..Environmental/Lifestyle Causes of Lung Cancer


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