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Citation: Fernandez A, Osrin D (2006) The City Initiative for Newborn Health. PLoS Med 3(9): e339.

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Caption: Causes of Neonatal Mortality in India

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Caption: Magnitude of Urban Poverty Worldwide

CONTACT:

Armida Fernandez
Sneha Urban Health Centre
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action for Women and Children)
60 Feet Rd
Dharavi
Mumbai, 400017 India
drfernandez@snehamumbai.org

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