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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Birthweight: The Role of Income and Financial Assistance

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  • James Cramer, 1995. "Racial and Ethnic Differences in Birthweight: The Role of Income and Financial Assistance," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 32(2), pages 231-247, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:32:y:1995:i:2:p:231-247
    DOI: 10.2307/2061742
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