The relations between driving behavior, physical activity, and weight status among Canadian adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 352-359

  Swanson, Kenda C ^a   McCormack, Gavin R ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Built environment; Exercise; Motor vehicle; Travel

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859498481     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.3.352     Document Type: Article

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