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. 2017 Aug 1;14(8):e1002364.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002364. eCollection 2017 Aug.

Counting stillbirths and achieving accountability: A global health priority

Zulfiqar A Bhutta  1
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Counting stillbirths and achieving accountability: A global health priority

Zulfiqar A Bhutta. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

In a Perspective, Zulfiqar Bhutta discusses the importance of regular and timely reporting on stillbirths.

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Conflict of interest statement

ZAB is a member of the Editorial Board of PLOS Medicine.

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