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Editorial
. 2007 Jun 9;334(7605):1173.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39225.414537.80.

Physical activity and health

Lars Bo Andersen
Editorial

Physical activity and health

Lars Bo Andersen. BMJ. .

Abstract

Even low intensity exercise such as walking is associated with better health

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Comment on

  • Interventions to promote walking: systematic review.
    Ogilvie D, Foster CE, Rothnie H, Cavill N, Hamilton V, Fitzsimons CF, Mutrie N; Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration. Ogilvie D, et al. BMJ. 2007 Jun 9;334(7605):1204. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39198.722720.BE. Epub 2007 May 31. BMJ. 2007. PMID: 17540909 Free PMC article.

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