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Research Article

Epidemiological, demographic, and economic analyses: Measurement of the value of trichiasis surgery in The Gambia

Kevin D. Frick School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., International Centre for Eye Health, London National Eye Care Programme of The Gambia
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Eric L. Keuffel School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., International Centre for Eye Health, London National Eye Care Programme of The Gambia
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Richard J.C. Bowman School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., International Centre for Eye Health, London National Eye Care Programme of The Gambia
Pages 191-201 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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