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[The effects of traffic air pollution on pulmonary function of traffic policemen]

Ya-ling Zhu, Chen Wang, Ying-xiang Lin

    Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi = Zhonghua Laodong Weisheng Zhiyebing Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
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