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Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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ID23354944
AuthorsHanson (0000-0003-4751-8248), Sarah Hanson (0000-0001-7843-2565), Andy Jones (0000-0002-3130-9313)
Year2015
Volume49
Issue11
Pages710-715
Publication date2015-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueBritish Journal of Sports Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0306-3674 • E-ISSN: 1473-0480
PublisherBMJ (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1136/bjsports-2014-094157
PMID25601182
PMCIDPMC4453623
LanguageEN
Citations received74
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