Green Streets, Healthy Hearts: Exploring the Roles of Urban Nature and Walkability in Cardiovascular Health
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1455 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
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Submitted on: Jul 24, 2024
Accepted on: Sep 16, 2024
Published on: Nov 5, 2024
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