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    Peter A. Bath

  2. Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine (EMGO Institute), VU University Medical Center (VUMC), Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Bath, P.A., Deeg, D. Social engagement and health outcomes among older people: introduction to a special section. Eur J Ageing 2, 24–30 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10433-005-0019-4

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