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Basic health care provision and under-5 mortality: A Cross-National study of developing Countries

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  • McGuire, James W., 2006. "Basic health care provision and under-5 mortality: A Cross-National study of developing Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 34(3), pages 405-425, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:34:y:2006:i:3:p:405-425
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