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The determinants of infant and child mortality in developing countries: The case of Sub-Sahara Africa

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  • Bichaka Fayissa, 2001. "The determinants of infant and child mortality in developing countries: The case of Sub-Sahara Africa," The Review of Black Political Economy, Springer;National Economic Association, vol. 29(2), pages 83-98, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:blkpoe:v:29:y:2001:i:2:p:83-98
    DOI: 10.1007/s12114-001-1004-6
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