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Assessment of Physical Activity among Adolescent Girls in the West of Iran: Status, Limitations and Solution

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SALAHYAN A, RAKHSHANDEROU S, GHAFFARI M, MEHRABI Y. Assessment of Physical Activity among Adolescent Girls in the West of Iran: Status, Limitations and Solution. Iran J Public Health. 2018;47(6):914-916.