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Psychiatric Medication Users by Age and Sex in the United States, 1999–2018

Michael E. Johansen
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine July 2021, 34 (4) 732-740; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2021.04.200596
Michael E. Johansen
From the Grant Family Medicine, Ohio Health, Columbus (MEJ).
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