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Measuring human betterment through avoidable mortality: a case for universal health care in the USA

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  • Hisnanick, John J. & Coddington, Dale A., 1995. "Measuring human betterment through avoidable mortality: a case for universal health care in the USA," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 34(1), pages 9-19, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:34:y:1995:i:1:p:9-19
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