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Safe motherhood interventions in low-income countries: an economic justification and evidence of cost effectiveness

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  • Jowett, Matthew, 2000. "Safe motherhood interventions in low-income countries: an economic justification and evidence of cost effectiveness," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 53(3), pages 201-228, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:53:y:2000:i:3:p:201-228
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