adoptno

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Valid Observations

101

Valid Observations

115

Valid Observations

131

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Wave 17 (q_adoptno adopt2_ip)

Wave 16 (p_adoptno adopt2_ip)

Wave 15 (o_adoptno adopt2_ip)

Wave 7 (g_adoptno adopt_ip)

Wave 4 (d_adoptno adopt_ip)

Wave 2 (b_adoptno adopt_ip)

Wave 1 (a_adoptno adopt_ip)

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