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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Is quality of life poorer for older adults with HIV/AIDS? International evidence using the WHOQOL-HIV

Pages 1219-1225 | Received 31 Aug 2011, Accepted 25 Jan 2012, Published online: 20 Mar 2012

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