ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND HEALTH CONDITIONS OF WOMEN TEA PLANTATION WORKERS IN NAMBORNADI TEA ESTATE, ASSAM

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12. – 30 years 2.24 .89 .19

13. – 40 years 2.25 .97 .22

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15. **Significant at 1% level

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