International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 103-108 , September 2008

Pharmacoepidemiology and Health in a Brazilian Older Population

,Accepted 10 May 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/S1873-9598(08)70046-2

International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 103-108 , September 2008

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