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These contacts were characterized by similarly aged nonhousehold members.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The observed patterns highlight an important but less-discussed social network channel in older adults\u2019 personal relationships. 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