Elder abuse and neglect in Bangladesh: understanding issues, associated factors and consequences

• Authors: Farid Shekh

Keywords

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ageing; elder abuse; Bangladesh; aged.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 123-127

Contributors

author

Farid Shekh

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