journal of men's health
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 108-109 , June 2008

Health after the workplace – is retirement a health hazard for men?

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PII: S1875-6867(08)00057-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jomh.2008.03.003

journal of men's health
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 108-109 , June 2008