Green space definition affects associations of green space with overweight and physical activity
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Is level of neighbourhood green space associated with physical activity in green space?
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عنوان ژورنال: Environmental Research
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0013-9351
DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.10.027