Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 17, Issue 5 , Pages 223-231 , September 2003

Environmental health of children

  • Ardys M Dunn, PhD, PNP (Associate Professor Emeritus)

      Affiliations

    • University of Portland School of Nursing, Portland, Ore, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Ardys M. Dunn, PhD, PNP, 2828 Russell St., Berkeley, CA 94705
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  • Cathie Burns, PhD, CPNP, FAAN (Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Nursing, Portland, USA
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  • Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RN (Director)

      Affiliations

    • Environmental Health Education Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, USA

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Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 17, Issue 5 , Pages 223-231 , September 2003

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