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Research Article

Associations between asthma emergency visits and particulate matter sources, including diesel emissions from stationary generators in Tacoma, Washington

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Pages 445-448 | Received 26 Oct 2009, Accepted 20 Dec 2009, Published online: 12 Apr 2010

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