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On multivariate analysis, rural setting, increasing age, and residence in eastern or northeastern zones of India continued to be associated with poor\/worse eCSC, while female gender was associated with higher eCSC. District-wide variations in eCSC were observed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Developmental factors have an important bearing on eCSC in India. 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