Sex differences in neonatal mortality in Sarlahi, Nepal: the role of biology and environment
Sex differences in neonatal mortality in Sarlahi, Nepal: the role of biology and environment
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London: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
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English
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London: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
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Background Studies in South Asia have documented increased risk of neonatal mortality among girls, despite evidence of a biological survival advantage. Associations between gender preference and mortality are cited as reasons for excess mortality among girls. This has not, however, been tested in statistical models. Methods A secondary analysis of...
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Sex differences in neonatal mortality in Sarlahi, Nepal: the role of biology and environment
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1551640907
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1551640907
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0143-005X
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1470-2738
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10.1136/jech-2013-202646
