Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 106-107 , February 2007

Health Disparities: What’s Optimism Got to Do with It?

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.12.003

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 106-107 , February 2007

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