Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , June 2006

Abortion Rate and Contraceptive Practices in Immigrant and Swedish Adolescents

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00072-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.02.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , June 2006

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