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Luepker, R.V. (2006). Increasing Longevity: Causes, Consequences, and Prospects. In: Yi, Z., Crimmins, E.M., Carrière, Y., Robine, JM. (eds) Longer Life and Healthy Aging. International Studies in Population, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4032-6_7
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