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Neighborhood context and ethnicity differences in body mass index: A multilevel analysis using the NHANES III survey (1988-1994)

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  • Do, D. Phuong
  • Dubowitz, Tamara
  • Bird, Chloe E.
  • Lurie, Nicole
  • Escarce, Jose J.
  • Finch, Brian K.

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  • Do, D. Phuong & Dubowitz, Tamara & Bird, Chloe E. & Lurie, Nicole & Escarce, Jose J. & Finch, Brian K., 2007. "Neighborhood context and ethnicity differences in body mass index: A multilevel analysis using the NHANES III survey (1988-1994)," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 5(2), pages 179-203, July.
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