Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors: effect of advice from an exercise specialist in Australian general practice

Halbert, Julie A; Silagy, Christopher A; Finucane, Paul M; Withers, Robert T; Hamdorf, Phil A

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Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors: effect of advice from an exercise specialist in Australian general practice

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