Public health. Roads to poor health.
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چکیده
Simon P Wolff and Carola J Gillham highlight the negative health consequences of the motor car and argue that these are not inevitable. A land-use and transport policy which will protect and improve public health is not only possible but an urgent necessity.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Health visitor
دوره 65 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992