Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 4-6 , January 2009

The Scientific Evidence for Child Health Insurance

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doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2008.12.002

Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 4-6 , January 2009

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