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Research Paper

Optimal design for longitudinal studies to estimate pubertal height growth in individuals

Tim James ColePopulation, Policy and Practice Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 314-320 | Received 17 Oct 2017, Accepted 12 Mar 2018, Published online: 18 Apr 2018

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