Cost-effectiveness of a primary care based physical activity intervention in 45-74 year old men and women: A randomised controlled trial

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 236-241

  Stevens, W ^a  

^a LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Middle aged; Physical activity promotion; Primary care

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; COST EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH CARE COST; HUMAN; MALE; NORMAL HUMAN; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE; UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 0031684266     PISSN: 03063674     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.32.3.236     Document Type: Article

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