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Janer, G., Kogevinas, M. (2008). Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet among Working Women. In: Linos, A., Kirch, W. (eds) Promoting Health for Working Women. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73038-7_13
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