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Determinantes del Descenso de la Mortalidad Infantil en Chile: 1975-1983

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This article seeks to estimate the impact that the programs designed to the mother and her child (food and medical attention) have had in determining the rapid decline in the infant mortality rate that Chile has experienced from 1975 to 1982. The framewor

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  • Tarsicio Castañeda, 1985. "Determinantes del Descenso de la Mortalidad Infantil en Chile: 1975-1983," Latin American Journal of Economics-formerly Cuadernos de Economía, Instituto de Economía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile., vol. 22(66), pages 195-214.
    • Handle: RePEc:ioe:cuadec:v:22:y:1985:i:66:p:195-214
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