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. 2017 Sep 15;14(Suppl 1):96.
doi: 10.1186/s12978-017-0361-y.

Female genital mutilation/cutting: sharing data and experiences to accelerate eradication and improve care

Jasmine Abdulcadir  1   2   3 , Sophie Alexander  4   5 , Elise Dubuc  6   7 , Christina Pallitto  8 , Patrick Petignat  9 , Lale Say  8
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Female genital mutilation/cutting: sharing data and experiences to accelerate eradication and improve care

Jasmine Abdulcadir et al. Reprod Health. .
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