National Center on Women & Aging
2002 National Poll on Women 50+
Issue Brief Series Issue No. 6How Do Physical Limitations Affect Attitudes About Aging?
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NCWA thanks Ruth Palombo, Ph.D., for her valuable contributions to this issue brief.
Sources for this issue brief:
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