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Rural-urban differences in the effects on mental well-being of caring for people with stroke or dementia

Dr. Y. Tommis Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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D. Seddon Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UK
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B. Woods Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UK
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C. A. Robinson Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UK
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C. Reeves Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UK
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I. T. Russell Institute of Medical and Social Care Research, University of Wales, Bangor, Wales, UK
Pages 743-750 | Received 27 Jul 2006, Accepted 29 Dec 2006, Published online: 26 Feb 2008

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