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ated with childhood morbidity. Ulti-
<br />mately, smoke-free multiunit hous-
<br />ing could improve health status by
<br />reducing nonsmokers' exposure to
<br />tobacco smoke in their own units.
<br />ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
<br />This study was funded by the Julius B.
<br />Richmond Center of Excellence of the
<br />American Academy of Pediatrics
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