Direct and indirect measurement of physical activity in older adults: a systematic review of the literature.

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Published in Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act on December 18, 2012

Authors

Kristina Kowalski1, Ryan Rhodes, Patti-Jean Naylor, Holly Tuokko, Stuart MacDonald

Author Affiliations

1: School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education and Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, B,C, Canada. kkowalsk@uvic.ca

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