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Why are Children with Married Parents Healthier? The Case of Pediatric Asthma

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  • Kristen Harknett, 2009. "Why are Children with Married Parents Healthier? The Case of Pediatric Asthma," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 28(3), pages 347-365, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:28:y:2009:i:3:p:347-365
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-008-9102-9
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