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Research Article

Mental health outcomes and alcohol consumption among UK military spouses/partners: a comparison with women in the general population

Resultados de salud mental y consumo de alcohol entre esposas/parejas de militares del Reino Unido: una comparación con las mujeres en la población general

英国军人配偶或伴侣的心理健康状况和饮酒量:相较于普通女性人群

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Article: 1654781 | Received 31 Jul 2018, Accepted 31 Jul 2019, Published online: 23 Sep 2019

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