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Relationship between anthropometrics and handgrip strength among Nigerian school children

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|Apr 2017

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Language: English
Page range: 51 - 56
Submitted on: Jan 11, 2017
Accepted on: Apr 10, 2017
Published on: Apr 21, 2017
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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