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An mHealth Intervention Using a Smartphone App to Increase Walking Behavior in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

An mHealth Intervention Using a Smartphone App to Increase Walking Behavior in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

An mHealth Intervention Using a Smartphone App to Increase Walking Behavior in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

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Jane C Walsh1 Author Orcid Image ;   Teresa Corbett2 Author Orcid Image ;   Michael Hogan3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jim Duggan3 Author Orcid Image ;   Abra McNamara3 Author Orcid Image
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