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Is universal coverage a solution for disparities in health care?: Findings from three low-income provinces of Thailand

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  • Suraratdecha, Chutima
  • Saithanu, Somying
  • Tangcharoensathien, Viroj

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  • Suraratdecha, Chutima & Saithanu, Somying & Tangcharoensathien, Viroj, 2005. "Is universal coverage a solution for disparities in health care?: Findings from three low-income provinces of Thailand," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 73(3), pages 272-284, September.
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