Geriatric population in India: Demography, vulnerabilities, and healthcare challenges
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2249-4863
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1794_20