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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 12, 2004 - Issue sup24: Abortion law, policy and practice in transition
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Age Patterns of Unsafe Abortion in Developing Country Regions

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Pages 9-17 | Published online: 27 Apr 2005

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