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Brenner, B., Galvez, M. (2007). Community Interventions to Reduce Exposure to Chemicals with Endocrine-Disrupting Properties. In: Gore, A.C. (eds) Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-59745-107-X_14

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