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