A Life-Course Perspective on Physical Activity Promotion: Applications and Implications

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Volumn 61, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 336-352

  Li, Kin Kit ^a   Cardinal, Bradley J ^b   Settersten, Richard A ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77954763867     PISSN: 00336297     EISSN: 15432750     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2009.10483620     Document Type: Article

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