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Shorter mothers have shorter pregnancies

J. G. B. DerraikLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
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T. SavageLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development, Auckland, New Zealand
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P. L. HofmanLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development, Auckland, New Zealand
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W. S. CutfieldLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development, Auckland, New Zealand
Pages 1-2 | Published online: 18 Feb 2015

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