Assumptions for long-term stochastic population forecasts in 18 European countries: Hypotheses de projections stochastiquesalong terme des populations de 18 pays europeens.
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SUBMITTER: Alders M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2798034 | biostudies-other | 2007 Mar
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