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Front Matter (R1-R14)

Executive Summary (1-8)

1 Introduction (9-15)

2 Physiological Role of Copper (16-32)

3 Health Effects of Copper Deficiencies (33-50)

4 Disorders of Copper Homeostasis (51-77)

5 Health Effects of Excess Copper (78-126)

6 Risk Characterization (127-147)