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Million Death Study: Prabhat Jha - Mar. 15, 2012

Canadian epidemiologist Prabhat Jha leads one of the largest studies into human mortality. According to scientists, the majority of about 46 millions deaths in the developing world are due to ununrecorded causes. The Million Death Study aims to change that.

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