Law as a tool for preventing chronic diseases: expanding the spectrum of effective public health strategies.

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Published in Prev Chronic Dis on March 15, 2004

Authors

George A Mensah1, Richard A Goodman, Stephanie Zaza, Anthony D Moulton, Paula L Kocher, William H Dietz, Terry F Pechacek, James S Marks

Author Affiliations

1: Cardiovascular Health Branch, Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, USA. ghm8@cdc.gov

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