Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 253-263 , November 2007

Physical Activity as Primary Prevention to Address Cancer Disparities

  • Antronette K. Yancey

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Antronette K. Yancey, MD, MPH, 31-235 CHS, UCLA School of Public Health, 650 Charles Young Dr South, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    • ,
  • A. Janet Tomiyama

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