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Commentary and Response

Comment on Baltussen and SmithCost-effectiveness of selected interventions for hearing impairment in Africa and Asia: A mathematical modelling approach

Bolajoko O. Olusanya Maternal and Child Health Unit, Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Pages 159-160 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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