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Ron, E. Ionizing radiation and cancer risk: evidence from epidemiology.Ped Radiol 32, 232–237 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-002-0672-0

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• Published: 06 March 2002
• Issue Date: April 2002
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-002-0672-0

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