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Ethnic disparities and dementia

Commentary on “Ethnic disparities in the uptake of anti-dementia medication in young and late-onset dementia” by Giebel et al.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 October 2022

Ana Luisa Sosa Open the ORCID record for Ana Luisa Sosa [Opens in a new window]  and
Isaac Acosta Open the ORCID record for Isaac Acosta [Opens in a new window]
Ana Luisa Sosa*
Affiliation:
Laboratory of dementias, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugia, CDMX, 14269, Mexico Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Isaac Acosta
Affiliation:
Laboratory of dementias, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugia, CDMX, 14269, Mexico Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
*
E-mail: [email protected]
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International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 35 , Special Issue 7: Issue Theme: Neurocognitive Disorders: Predictors, Mood, and Care , July 2023 , pp. 335 - 338
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