Obstetric fistula: the challenge to human rights

@article{Cook2004ObstetricFT,
  title={Obstetric fistula: the challenge to human rights},
  author={Rebecca J. Cook and Bernard M. Dickens and Shershah Syed},
  journal={International Journal of Gynecology \& Obstetrics},
  year={2004},
  volume={87}
}
  • R. Cook, B. Dickens, S. Syed
  • Published 1 October 2004
  • Medicine, Political Science
  • International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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