The Use of Mercury-Based Medical Devices Across Croatian Healthcare Facilities
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-63-2012-2162 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 41 - 47
Published on: Mar 26, 2012
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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