Commentary on Vorobjov et al., "Comparison of injection drug users who obtain syringes from pharmacies and syringe exchange programs in Tallinn, Estonia"
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent data suggest that globally, between 5% and 10% of all new HIV cases are the result of unsafe injecting practices, and experts agree that reducing these practices is key to tackling the spread of HIV. And yet, despite the overwhelming evidence that providin...
Main Authors: | Werb Daniel, Wood Evan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-01-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/6/1/33 |
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