Correlation of Early Neonatal Mortality and Technical Efficiency of Regional Maternal and Child Health Services in Oman
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2010, Vol 25, Issue 1
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Authors and Affiliations
Rajeev Aravindhakshan, Jayalekshmi BR, Rekha Sukumar
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