Relationship between the physical environment and physical activity in older adults: a systematic review.

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• Publication year

  2011

• Venue

  Health and Place

• Publication date

  2011-03-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.11.010PMID 21257333
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