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The Effect of Migraine Headache on Educational Attainment

Daniel I. Rees and Joseph J. Sabia
Journal of Human Resources, March 2011, 46 (2) 317-332; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.46.2.317
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    • VI. Sibling Comparisons
    • VII. School Absences, Difficulty Paying Attention in Class, and Difficulty Completing Homework as Potential Mediators
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