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Health effects of informal caregiving across Europe

A longitudinal approach

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ID8018895
AuthorsJudith Kaschowitz (0000-0003-2590-0761, TU Dortmund University, corresponding author), Martina Brandt (0000-0001-9350-845X, TU Dortmund University)
Year2016
Volume173
Pages72-80
Publication date2016-11-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.11.036
PMID27930918
OpenAlexW2558003019
LanguageEN
Citations received65
References cited44

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