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Understanding DALYs

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  • Murray, Christopher J. L.
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  • Murray, Christopher J. L. & Acharya, Arnab K., 1997. "Understanding DALYs," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 16(6), pages 703-730, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhecon:v:16:y:1997:i:6:p:703-730
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