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Perspectives in Rehabilitation

The impact of climate change related extreme weather events on people with pre-existing disabilities and chronic conditions: a scoping review

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Pages 4338-4358 | Received 08 Jun 2022, Accepted 16 Nov 2022, Published online: 25 Nov 2022

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