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Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in mortality in developing countries: The case of child Survival in São Paulo, Brazil

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  • Narayan Sastry, 2004. "Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in mortality in developing countries: The case of child Survival in São Paulo, Brazil," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 41(3), pages 443-464, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:41:y:2004:i:3:p:443-464
    DOI: 10.1353/dem.2004.0027
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