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Articles

High Life Satisfaction: Exploring the Role of Health, Social Integration and Perceived Safety among Mexican Midlife and Older Adults

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Pages 521-542 | Received 13 Sep 2018, Accepted 18 May 2019, Published online: 29 May 2019

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