The “Health Benefits” of Moderate Drinking in Older Adults may be Better Explained by Socioeconomic Status
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1079-5014,1758-5368
DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbw152