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“I Was Born in the Hood”: Fear of Crime, Outdoor Recreation and Physical Activity Among Mexican-American Urban Adolescents

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Pages 1-15 | Received 01 Dec 2011, Accepted 09 Jul 2012, Published online: 26 Dec 2012

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