The problem with prevention: The case of spina bifida

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 59, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 527-539

  Neville Jan, Ann ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 27744439534     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.59.5.527     Document Type: Article

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