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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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Abortion Providers and Safety of Abortion: A Community-Based Study in a Rural District of Tamil Nadu, India

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Pages 138-146 | Published online: 27 Apr 2005

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