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Holtzman J, Schmitz K, Babes G, et al. Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Modify Physical Activity Behaviors in General Populations and Cancer Patients and Survivors. Summary, Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 102. AHRQ Publication Number 04-E027-1, June 2004. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/pacansum.htm
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