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Research Article

Healthcare Cost Burden and Self-Reported Frequency of Depressive/Anxious Feelings in Older Adults

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Pages 349-368 | Received 27 Jul 2023, Accepted 11 Jan 2024, Published online: 07 Mar 2024

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