The physical, mental, and emotional health of older people who are living alone or with relatives.
In Korea, as in other countries, the number of older adults is growing substantially, and the proportion of older adults is projected to be 14.3% by 2022 [Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Republic of Korea. (2003). Yearbook of health and social affairs statistics for 2003, vol. 49. Seoul, Kore...
| Publicado en: | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 193 - 202 |
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Elsevier B.V.
Aug2006
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