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Original Articles

Physical activity, social network type, and depressive symptoms in late life: An analysis of data from the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project

Pages 608-616 | Received 27 Jun 2011, Accepted 21 Nov 2011, Published online: 01 Feb 2012

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