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Factors associated with health care utilization by the elderly in a public health care system

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  • Fernandez-Olano, C.
  • Hidalgo, J.D. Lopez-Torres
  • Cerda-Diaz, R.
  • Requena-Gallego, M.
  • Sanchez-Castano, C.
  • Urbistondo-Cascales, L.
  • Otero-Puime, A.

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  • Fernandez-Olano, C. & Hidalgo, J.D. Lopez-Torres & Cerda-Diaz, R. & Requena-Gallego, M. & Sanchez-Castano, C. & Urbistondo-Cascales, L. & Otero-Puime, A., 2006. "Factors associated with health care utilization by the elderly in a public health care system," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 75(2), pages 131-139, January.
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