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Effect of Breathing Meditation Program on the Lung Function in Physically Disabled Elderly Individuals

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Kim Y. Effect of Breathing Meditation Program on the Lung Function in Physically Disabled Elderly Individuals. Iran J Public Health. 2025;54(4):885-887.