International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 80, Issue 1 , Pages 87-88 , August 2001

Inverse association between sense of humor and coronary heart disease

Received 5 April 2001 ,Accepted 25 April 2001.

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International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 80, Issue 1 , Pages 87-88 , August 2001

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