Living Longer and Improving Health: An Obtainable Goal in Promoting Aging Well?

American Behavioral Scientist

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 272-287

  Brooks, Jeffrey D ^a  

^a FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0030306807     PISSN: 00027642     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0002764296039003005     Document Type: Article

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