Cardiovascular Health Equity: Time for a New Era of Science, Sociology, and Interventions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1571 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Page range: 53 - 53
Submitted on: Jun 16, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 16, 2026
Published on: Jul 8, 2026
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