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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Risk factors for persistent frequent use of the primary health care services among frequent attenders: A Bayesian approach

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Pages 55-61 | Received 25 Jun 2009, Accepted 06 Feb 2010, Published online: 24 Mar 2010

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