Referral sources to a weight management program - Relation to outcome

Referral sources to a weight management program - Relation to outcome
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DOI:
10.1046/j.1525-1497.2002.11028.x
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发表时间:
2002-08-01
影响因子:
5.7
通讯作者:
O'Neil, PM
O'Neil, PM
中科院分区:
医学2区
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作者:
Binks, M;O'Neil, PM

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