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Research Article

Exploring Predictors of Walking Ability Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Nikhil Satchidanand1 Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USA. [email protected].Correspondence[email protected]
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Chester Fox1 Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Kimberly Brunton2 Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Jo Freudenheim3 Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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James Hassett2 Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Bruce Naughton1 Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Gregory S Cherr2 Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USA;3 Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY, USAView further author information
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Pages 189-197 | Published online: 04 Apr 2013

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