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Physical activity levels among the general US adult population and in adults with and without arthritis

  1. Jennifer M. Hootman1,*,
  2. Caroline A. Macera2,
  3. Sandra A. Ham1,
  4. Charles G. Helmick1,
  5. Joseph. E Sniezek1

Article first published online: 7 FEB 2003

DOI: 10.1002/art.10911

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Arthritis Care & Research

Arthritis Care & Research

Volume 49, Issue 1, pages 129–135, 15 February 2003

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Hootman, J. M., Macera, C. A., Ham, S. A., Helmick, C. G. and Sniezek, Joseph. E. (2003), Physical activity levels among the general US adult population and in adults with and without arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 49: 129–135. doi: 10.1002/art.10911

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  1. 1

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia

  2. 2

    San Diego State University, San Diego, California

*Arthritis Program Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop K-45, Atlanta, GA 30341

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 7 FEB 2003
  2. Article first published online: 7 FEB 2003
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 21 JUL 2002
  4. Manuscript Received: 20 FEB 2002

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