Assessing the Relationship Between a Composite Score of Urban Park Quality and Health
- 8 November 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Preventing Chronic Disease
- Vol. 15, E136
Abstract
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.Keywords
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