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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
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Do childhood adversities cluster in predictable ways? A systematic review

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Pages 103-115 | Received 20 Sep 2011, Accepted 16 Jan 2012, Published online: 09 Mar 2012

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