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. 2005 Sep;2(9):e250.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020250. Epub 2005 Aug 23.

What can we do to improve child health in southern Italy?

Maurizio Bonati  1 , Rita Campi
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What can we do to improve child health in southern Italy?

Maurizio Bonati et al. PLoS Med. 2005 Sep.

Abstract

Southern Italy has one of the highest rates of poverty in Europe, and children's health status in this region is alarming. Bonati and Campi outline the crucial policies that would address this crisis.

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Competing Interests: The authors declare that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. The Different Regions of Italy
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