A Longitudinal Study of the Family Physical Activity Environment and Physical Activity among Youth
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Health Promotion
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0890-1171,2168-6602
DOI: 10.4278/ajhp.090303-quan-93