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. 1974 Mar;64(3):205–216. doi: 10.2105/ajph.64.3.205

A new approach to explaining sick-role behavior in low-income populations.

M H Becker, R H Drachman, J P Kirscht
PMCID: PMC1775416  PMID: 4811762

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