The Pro-Equity Potential of Tobacco Retailer Licensing Regulations in Philadelphia.

Am J Public Health

Hannah G. Lawman is with the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA.

Published: March 2019

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