The Health of Women: A Global Perspective

@article{Turshen1993TheHO,
  title={The Health of Women: A Global Perspective},
  author={Meredeth Turshen},
  journal={Journal of Public Health Policy},
  year={1993},
  volume={14},
  pages={366-368}
}
  • M. Turshen
  • Published 23 January 1993
  • Medicine
  • Journal of Public Health Policy
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