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The Role of Early Childbearing on Child Health Outcomes in Punjab (Article)

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  • Aeman Nadeem

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Early Childbearing is a major social and public health concern in developing countries. The study explores the role of early childbearing on child health outcomes in Punjab, Pakistan.

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  • Aeman Nadeem, 2024. "The Role of Early Childbearing on Child Health Outcomes in Punjab (Article)," The Pakistan Development Review, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, vol. 63(2), pages 221-246.
    • Handle: RePEc:pid:journl:v:63:y:2024:i:2:p:221-246
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