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Maternal Work and Child Overweight and Obesity: The Importance of Timing

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  • Daniel Miller, 2011. "Maternal Work and Child Overweight and Obesity: The Importance of Timing," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 32(2), pages 204-218, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:32:y:2011:i:2:p:204-218
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-010-9244-x
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