Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 354-357 , April 2005

Preadmission patterns of physical activity in a sample of juvenile detainees

  • Sergio R.R. Buzzini, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Sergio R. Russo Buzzini, 135 Rutledge Avenue, PO Box 250561, Charleston, SC 29425.
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  • Melanie A. Gold, D.O.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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  • Teresa N.D. Buzzini, Psy.D.

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Charleston, South Carolina
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  • Deborah J. Aaron, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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  • Pamela J. Murray, M.D., M.H.P.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Received 17 October 2003 ,Accepted 20 February 2004.

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00423-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.02.040

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 354-357 , April 2005

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