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Expanded syringe access demonstration program in New York State: An intervention to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission

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  1. Division of HIV Prevention, AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Room 308, 12237-0684, Albany, NY

    Susan J. Klein MS (Director)

  2. AIDS Institute, AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Room 308, 12237-0684, Albany, NY

    Guthrie S. Birkhead MD, MPH (Director)

  3. Bureau of Special Populations, Division of HIV Prevention, AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Room 308, 12237-0684, Albany, NY

    Alma R. Candelas MPH (Director)

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Klein, S.J., Birkhead, G.S. & Candelas, A.R. Expanded syringe access demonstration program in New York State: An intervention to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission. J Urban Health 77, 762–767 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02344036

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