Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 655

Full Length Research Paper

Physical activity levels among Fayoum governorate population (Egypt): Community-based survey

Naglaa A. El-Sherbiny
  • Naglaa A. El-Sherbiny
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Gamma St., Keman Square – Fayoum –Egypt.
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Asmaa Younis Elsary
  • Asmaa Younis Elsary
  • Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Gamma St., Keman Square – Fayoum –Egypt.
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  •  Received: 12 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 29 January 2018
  •  Published: 31 March 2018

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