Screening for frailty in older adults using a self-reported instrument
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Screening for frailty in older adults using a self-reported instrument
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista de Saúde Pública
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0034-8910
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-8910.2015049005516