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Tobacco control and cigarette vending machines in Ireland: time to quit!

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Houghton, F. Tobacco control and cigarette vending machines in Ireland: time to quit!. Ir J Med Sci 189, 449–450 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-019-02111-7

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