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Health Status In Africa: A Regional Profile

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  • G Mwabu, 2001. "Health Status In Africa: A Regional Profile," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 69(2), pages 319-335, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:69:y:2001:i:2:p:319-335
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.2001.tb00015.x
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