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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 Community Country
U.S. Operating Segment |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of reporting unit | Community | 19
International Operating Segment |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of reporting unit | Country | 7

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