The utilization of geographic information systems to create a site selection strategy to disseminate an older adult fall prevention program

Social Science Journal

Volumn 48, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 159-174

  Carlson, Tom ^a   York, Sally ^b   Primomo, Janet ^c  

^a Independent Geographer   (United States)

^b TG and Mary Bridge Hospital   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 79952490110     PISSN: 03623319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.soscij.2010.09.002     Document Type: Article

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