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Reproductive Health Matters
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Volume 16, 2008 - Issue sup31: Second trimester abortion: public policy, women's health
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Second Trimester Abortion in Viet Nam: Changing to Recommended Methods and Improving Service Delivery

Tuyet T.D. HoangVice Head, Family Planning Department, Tu Du Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, HoChiMinh City, Viet [email protected]
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Thuy PhanSenior Training and Services Advisor, Ipas Vietnam, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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Trang N.K HuynhVice Head, Emergency Department, Hung Vuong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital; and Faculty, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Medical School, HoChiMinh City, Viet Nam
Pages 145-150 | Published online: 02 Sep 2008

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