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Is the relationship between socioeconomic status and health stronger for older children in developing countries?

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  • Lisa Cameron & Jenny Williams, 2009. "Is the relationship between socioeconomic status and health stronger for older children in developing countries?," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 46(2), pages 303-324, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:46:y:2009:i:2:p:303-324
    DOI: 10.1353/dem.0.0054
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