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Effectiveness and Challenges for Promoting Physical Activity Globally

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Shilton, T., Bauman, A., Bull, F., Sarmiento, O. (2007). Effectiveness and Challenges for Promoting Physical Activity Globally. In: McQueen, D.V., Jones, C.M. (eds) Global Perspectives on Health Promotion Effectiveness. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70974-1_7

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