Geographical variation mortality from ischaemic heart disease in England and Wales.
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چکیده
Analysis ofthe proportional mortality attributed to ischaemic heart disease, adjusted for age, reminds us that many of the well known geographical, environmental, social, and economic variations within England and Wales are not disease specific.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of preventive & social medicine
دوره 31 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977