Approaches to therapy and prevention of frailty in the light of contemporary medicine

• Authors: Bujnowska-Fedak Maria , Waligóra Joanna , D’Avanzo Barbara , Holland Carol , Kurpas Donata
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

herapy; prevention; aging; frailty; intervention.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 289-297

Contributors

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Bujnowska-Fedak Maria

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Waligóra Joanna

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D’Avanzo Barbara

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Holland Carol

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Kurpas Donata

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