Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 4, Issue 11 , Pages 832-840 , November 2007

Indicators, Trends, and Recommendations for Living a Longer, Healthier Life

  • Jannette Collins, MD, MEd

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Jannette Collins, MD, MEd, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Department of Radiology, 600 Highland Avenue, E3/311 CSC, Madison, WI 53792-3252

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doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.06.006

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 4, Issue 11 , Pages 832-840 , November 2007

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