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Original Article

Suicidal behaviour among alcohol-dependent Danes attending outpatient treatment

, M.Sc. (Public Health), , Ph.D. , Dr.Med.Sci, , B.Sc. (Public Health), , Ph.D. , Dr.Med.Sci. & , Ph.D. , M.Sc.Phil.
Pages 209-216 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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