Effect of supplementation with vitamin A or beta carotene on mortality related to pregnancy. Pooling of groups may not be appropriate
Vijayaraghavan, K.; Krishnaswamy, K.
Bmj 319(7218): 1201-2; Author Reply 1203
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 10541530 Document Number: 510793
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