Occupational Benzene Exposure: An Unrecognized Threat for Lung Cancer Development

Overview

Journal Am J Respir Crit Care Med

Specialty Critical Care

Date 2023 Nov 29

PMID 38029296

Authors

Katrina Steiling

Hasmeena Kathuria

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