Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 253-259 , March 2005

Low-income neighborhood barriers and resources for adolescents’ physical activity

  • Andrea J. Romero, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Mexican American Studies & Research Center, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Andrea J. Romero, University of Arizona, Economics Building #23, Room 203A-1, Tucson, Arizona 85721

Received 24 July 2003 ,Accepted 6 February 2004.

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00228-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.02.027

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 253-259 , March 2005

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