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The psychological well-being of the Chinese elderly living in old urban areas of Hong Kong: A social perspective

C. W. Lam Dr.Correspondence[email protected]
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K. W. Boey
Pages 162-166 | Received 20 Jan 2004, Accepted 02 May 2004, Published online: 19 Oct 2010

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