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Workshop on Disability in America, a New Look (2005 : Washington, D.C.)

Workshop on Disability in America, a New Look : summary and papers : based on a workshop of the Committee on Disability in America: a New Look, Board on Health Sciences Policy / Marilyn J. Field, Alan M. Jette, and Linda Martin, editors.

p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. People with disabilities—United States—Congresses. 2. People with disabilities—Health and hygiene—United States—Congresses. 3. Disabilities—Age factors—United States—Congresses. 4. Health promotion—United States—Congresses.

[DNLM: 1. Disabled Persons—United States—Congresses. 2. Age Factors—United States—Congresses. 3. Chronic Disease—epidemiology—United States—Congresses. 4. Comorbidity—United States—Congresses. 5. Disabled Persons—classification—United States—Congresses. ] I. Field, Marilyn J. (Marilyn Jane) II. Jette, Alan M. III. Martin, Linda G., 1947- IV. Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Disability in America: a New Look. V. Title.

HV1553.W67 2005

362.40973—dc22

2005036811

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