Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health: Advancing Resilient Action Beyond COP30
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1550 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Page range: 38 - 38
Submitted on: Apr 8, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 14, 2026
Published on: May 5, 2026
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