Published 1986
by World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, WHO Publications Center, USA [distributor] in Copenhagen, Albany, NY .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Series | EURO reports and studies ;, 103 |
Contributions | World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | TD883.15 .I53 1986 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 64 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 64 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL2333246M |
ISBN 10 | 9289012692 |
LC Control Number | 86222121 |
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