Hunger and health among undocumented Mexican migrants in a US urban area

Hunger and health among undocumented Mexican migrants in a US urban area
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DOI:
10.1017/s1368980007000407
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发表时间:
2008-02-01
影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Ompad, Danielle
Ompad, Danielle
中科院分区:
医学3区
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作者:
Hadleyl, Craig;Galeal, Sandro;Ompad, Danielle

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