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A comparative analysis of the impacts of objective versus subjective neighborhood environment on physical, mental, and social health

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ID12544366
AuthorsLin Zhang (0000-0001-5966-3827, Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department), Suhong Zhou (0000-0002-1900-0671, Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department, corresponding author), Mei-Po Kwan (0000-0001-8602-9258, Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Year2019
Volume59
Pages102170-102170
Publication date2019-08-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth & Place (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1353-8292 • E-ISSN: 1873-2054
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102170
PMID31422227
OpenAlexW2968607813
LanguageEN
Citations received72
References cited73

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