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Demands for Walkable Neighborhoods among Middle-aged and Older Adults: Do They Differ by Community Settings and Age Groups?

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Pages 899-930 | Received 05 Jul 2018, Accepted 18 May 2019, Published online: 14 Aug 2019

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