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Poverty and Health in Southern Africa:Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)

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  • F Le R Booysen, 2002. "Poverty and Health in Southern Africa:Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 70(2), pages 181-192, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:70:y:2002:i:2:p:181-192
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.2002.tb01297.x
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