Letter to the Editor

Is Practicing Indoor Physical Activity Safe? Consideration of Exposure to PM2.5

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Choi S, Chae B, Yang H, Lee DG. Is Practicing Indoor Physical Activity Safe? Consideration of Exposure to PM2.5. Iran J Public Health. 2023;52(12):2703-2705.