The Influence of Community-Based Integrated Care on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults: Evidence from China
By: Qinglin Xu and Cangcang Jia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.9099 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Page range: 21 - 21
Submitted on: Jan 1, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 22, 2026
Published on: Sep 30, 2026
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