Perspectives in Medical Research

Volume: 2 Issue: 2

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Postnatal quality of life: A neglected research area in India

Samir D. Bele

Department of Community Medicine, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimngar, Telangana, India.

Year: 2014, Page: 1-2,

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Bele SD. Postnatal quality of life: A neglected research area in India. Perspectives in medical research 2014; 2: 1-2

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