Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Elderly Immigrants in Canada: A Review of Issues for Future Research and Public Support
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Alicia C Garcia1 and Wei-Wei Da2* 1School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College, Western University, Canada 2School of Behavior and Social Science, Brescia University College, Western University, Canada *Corresponding author: Wei-Wei Da, School of Behavior and Social Science, Brescia University College, Western University, 1285 Western Road, London, Ontario, Canada, Tel: 519-4328353 Ext 28276; Fax: 519-858-5137; E-mail: [email protected]
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