The 'French paradox' may not be a paradox after all - but for what reason?

Bone Joint Res

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

Published: January 2019

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