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Factors Protecting against Suicidal Ideation in South Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review

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Pages 279-305 | Received 10 Aug 2018, Accepted 04 Dec 2018, Published online: 15 Dec 2018

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