Beyond the Earthquake: Cardiovascular Consequences and Lessons for Colombia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1594 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Page range: 73 - 73
Submitted on: Sep 30, 2026
Accepted on: Oct 2, 2026
Published on: Oct 16, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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