The health of the Delta region: A story of increasing disparities

Journal of Health and Human Services Administration

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 58-71

  Cosby, Arthur G ^a   Bowser, Diana M ^b  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

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EID: 44949134148     PISSN: 10793739     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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