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Public Health Guidelines for Physical Activity: Is There an App for That? A Review of Android and Apple App Stores

Public Health Guidelines for Physical Activity: Is There an App for That? A Review of Android and Apple App Stores

Public Health Guidelines for Physical Activity: Is There an App for That? A Review of Android and Apple App Stores

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Emily Knight1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Melanie I Stuckey3 Author Orcid Image ;   Harry Prapavessis1 Author Orcid Image ;   Robert J Petrella1, 2, 4, 5 Author Orcid Image
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