Reproductive Health Matters
Volume 7, Issue 14 , Pages 118-129 , November 1999

Disability adjusted life years (DALYS) and reproductive health: a critical analysis

  • Carla AbouZahr

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCarla AbouZahr, Department of Research, WHO, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Fax: 41-22-791-4189.

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Reproductive Health Matters
Volume 7, Issue 14 , Pages 118-129 , November 1999

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