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Perceived barriers to initiating and maintaining physical activity among South Asian and White British adults in their 60s living in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study

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Pages 626-645 | Received 18 Oct 2011, Accepted 16 Apr 2013, Published online: 08 Jul 2013

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