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Original Article

Active versus passive transportation to school–differences in screen time, socio-economic position and perceived environmental characteristics in adolescent girls

Jorge Mota Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Helena Gomes Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal
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Mariana Almeida Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal
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José Carlos Ribeiro Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal
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Joana Carvalho Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal
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Maria Paula Santos Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal
Pages 273-282 | Received 28 Jun 2006, Accepted 01 Mar 2007, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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