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The policy implications of better structure and process on birth outcomes in Jamaica

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  • Peabody, John W. & Gertler, Paul J. & Leibowitz, Arleen, 1998. "The policy implications of better structure and process on birth outcomes in Jamaica," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 43(1), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:43:y:1998:i:1:p:1-13
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