European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 3 , Pages 285-291 , June 2004

UK population dose from medical X-ray examinations

  • D. Hart

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  • B.F. Wall

Received 14 May 2003 ,Revised 10 June 2003 ,Accepted 11 June 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0720-048X(03)00178-5

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 3 , Pages 285-291 , June 2004

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