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Health and Welfare of Women in the United Kingdom, 1785-1920

In: Health and Welfare during Industrialization

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  • Paul Johnson & Stephen Nicholas, 1997. "Health and Welfare of Women in the United Kingdom, 1785-1920," NBER Chapters, in: Health and Welfare during Industrialization, pages 201-250, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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