Increasing age, minority ethnic origin, and lack of sufficient medical insurance decrease likelihood of treatment for depression in the elderly.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based mental health
دوره 7 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004