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What is asphyxia in relation to birth injuries?

What are the three types of birth injury asphyxia?

What are the long-term effects and disabilities of asphyxia?

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What are the long-term effects and disabilities of asphyxia?

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What is asphyxia in relation to birth injuries?

What are the three types of birth injury asphyxia?

What are the long-term effects and disabilities of asphyxia?

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