A statistical summary of mall-based stair-climbing interventions

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 558-565

  Webb, Oliver J ^a   Eves, Frank F ^b   Kerr, Jacqueline ^c  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Environment; Health promotion; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955485616     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.8.4.558     Document Type: Article

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