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Influence of the Social Environment on Children's School Travel in Walkable Neighborhoods
Presentation at the 2009 Active Living Research Annual Conference
Childhood Obesity and Proximity to Urban Parks and Recreational Resources: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Presentation at the 2009 Active Living Research Annual Conference
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