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Health Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness of Asymptomatic Screening for Hypertension and High Cholesterol and Aspirin Counseling for Primary Prevention

Steven P. Dehmer, Michael V. Maciosek, Amy B. LaFrance and Thomas J. Flottemesch
The Annals of Family Medicine January 2017, 15 (1) 23-36; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2015
Steven P. Dehmer
HealthPartners Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Michael V. Maciosek
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Amy B. LaFrance
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