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  1. Adolescent Health Service, North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie Street, North York, ON, M2K 1E1, Canada

    Katherine A. Leonard MD, FRCPC, FAAP

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Leonard, K.A. Firearm Safety Courses for Elementary School-age Children. Can J Public Health 90, 35–36 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03404096

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