Letter to the Editor

The Necessity of Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Vegetables and Fruits Using Hazard Index among Consumers

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The Necessity of Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Vegetables and Fruits Using Hazard Index among Consumers

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SHOKOOHI R, SAMADI MT, KARAMI M, KHAMUTIAN R. The Necessity of Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Vegetables and Fruits Using Hazard Index among Consumers. Iran J Public Health. 2019;48(6):1189-1190.