Are Australian women sufficiently physically active to promote good mental and physical health and prevent lifestyle diseases? How can this be promoted?

Medical Journal of Australia

Volumn 173, Issue 9 SUPPL., 2000, Pages

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ARTICLE; DIET; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; LIFESTYLE; WOMEN'S HEALTH;

DIET; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMANS; LIFE STYLE; WOMEN'S HEALTH;

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