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Determinants of child mortality in LDCs: Empirical findings from demographic and health surveys

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  • Wang, Limin, 2003. "Determinants of child mortality in LDCs: Empirical findings from demographic and health surveys," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 65(3), pages 277-299, September.
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