American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 3 , Pages 317-322 , March 2010

Physical Violence Against U.S. Women Around the Time of Pregnancy, 2004–2007

  • Susan Y. Chu, PhD, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Susan Y. Chu, PhD, MSPH, Division of Reproductive Health, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K-23, Atlanta GA 30341
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  • Mary M. Goodwin, MPA, MA
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  • Denise V. D'Angelo, MPH

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PII: S0749-3797(09)00854-X

doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.11.013

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 3 , Pages 317-322 , March 2010

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