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An Analysis of Childhood Malnutrition in Rural India: Role of Gender, Income and Other Household Characteristics

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  • Pal, Sarmistha, 1999. "An Analysis of Childhood Malnutrition in Rural India: Role of Gender, Income and Other Household Characteristics," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 27(7), pages 1151-1171, July.
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