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Inequalities in self-reported health: validation of a new approach to measurement

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  • Doorslaer, Eddy van & Jones, Andrew M., 2003. "Inequalities in self-reported health: validation of a new approach to measurement," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 22(1), pages 61-87, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:22:y:2003:i:1:p:61-87
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