Health and Gross National Happiness: review of current status in Bhutan

Health and Gross National Happiness: review of current status in Bhutan

Tashi Tobgay1, Ugen Dophu1, Cristina E Torres2, Kesara Na-Bangchang31Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kawajangsa, Bhutan; 2Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asian and Western Pacific Region, Clinical Coordination and Training Center, 3Thailand Center of Excellence on Drug Discov...

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Main Authors:	Torres CE, Dophu U, Tobgay T, Na-Bangchang K
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2011-08-01
Series:	Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Online Access:	http://www.dovepress.com/health-and-gross-national-happiness-review-of-current-status-in-bhutan-a8019

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