The 21st century health challenge of slums and cities

@article{Sclar2005The2C,
  title={The 21st century health challenge of slums and cities},
  author={Elliott D. Sclar and Pietro Garau and Gabriella Y. Carolini},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2005},
  volume={365},
  pages={901-903}
}
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