Integrated Multisectoral Interventions to Mitigate the Risk of Low Birth Weight in Low- and Middle-income Country Settings: Implementation Considerations for Programs from a WHO Expert Consultation

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Journal J Glob Health

Specialties Health Services
Public Health

Date 2024 Sep 13

PMID 39268661

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