Health in All Policies Implementation in Quebec Suggests Great Promise for U.S.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5058 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
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Submitted on: Nov 5, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 31, 2026
Published on: Apr 17, 2026
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