A life course approach: Research orientations and future challenges

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 7-12

  Heikkinen, Eino ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ   (Finland)

Author keywords

Aging; Functional capability; Health; Life course approach

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955062602     PISSN: 18137253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11556-010-0069-2     Document Type: Review

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