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The Gini Coefficient: A New Approach to Assess Physical Activity Inequality in COPD

Raquel Pastrello HirataLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2515-3623View further author information
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Joice Mara de OliveiraLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; ;Biological and Health Sciences Research Center, Unopar Pitágoras University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Lorena Paltanin SchneiderLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Mariana Pereira BertocheLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Luiz Antonio Lima RodriguesDepartment of Computer Science, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, BrazilView further author information
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Antenor RodriguesLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Leandro Cruz MantoaniLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Nidia Aparecida HernandesLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Fabio PittaLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; View further author information
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Karina Couto FurlanettoLaboratory of Research in Respiratory Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, Londrina State University (UEL), Londrina, Brazil; ;Biological and Health Sciences Research Center, Unopar Pitágoras University (UNOPAR), Londrina, Brazil; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 623-626 | Received 14 Apr 2020, Accepted 17 Aug 2020, Published online: 25 Nov 2020

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