A retrospective evaluation of a community-based physical activity health promotion program

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 6, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 578-588

  Draper, Catherine E ^a   Kolbe Alexander, Tracy L ^a   Lambert, Estelle V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Chronic disease prevention; Disadvantaged communities

Indexed keywords

EID: 70249131486     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.6.5.578     Document Type: Article

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