Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 459-460 , October 2006

Media Literacy Has Potential to Improve Adolescents’ Health

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PII: S1054-139X(06)00277-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.07.014

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 459-460 , October 2006

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