Life course epidemiology: Figure 1
Journal of Epidemiology & Community HealthPublished 1 October 2003Open access
Diana Kuh, Y Ben-Shlomo, J Lynch, J Hallqvist, C Power
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The aim of this glossary is to encourage a dialogue that will advance the life course perspective.
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The aim of this glossary is to encourage a dialogue that will advance the life course perspective.
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