The role of physical activity in primary cancer prevention

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 33-36

  Steindorf, Karen ^a  

^a GERMAN CANCER RESEARCH CENTER DKFZ   (Germany)

Author keywords

Cancer; Exercise; Physical activity; Primary prevention

Indexed keywords

EID: 84875080401     PISSN: 18137253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11556-012-0115-3     Document Type: Article

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