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A review of airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their human health effects

Kim, Ki-Hyun, Jahan, Shamin Ara, Kabir, Ehsanul, Brown, Richard J.C.·2013·Environment International
DOI 10.1016/j.envint.2013.07.019
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Kim, K.-H., Jahan, S. A., Kabir, E., & Brown, R. J. C.
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Environment International
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2013-10
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