International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 94, Issue 3 , Pages 234-242 , September 2006

Universal reporting of maternal mortality: An achievable goal?

  • W.J. Graham

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  • J. Hussein

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.04.004

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 94, Issue 3 , Pages 234-242 , September 2006

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