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Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1955-1988
Number of pages34
JournalThe Lancet
Volume404
Issue number10466
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 16 2024

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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