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The association between social capital measures and self-reported health among Muslim majority nations

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This study calls for a more contingent view of the relationship between social capital and self-reported health. Future research needs to take this into consideration in hypothesizing and testing the potential health benefits of social capital. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2014

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  • Harris Kim, 2014. "The association between social capital measures and self-reported health among Muslim majority nations," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 59(5), pages 749-757, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:59:y:2014:i:5:p:749-757
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0566-6
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