Prevalence of physical activity counseling in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Apichai Wattanapisit ^1,2 , Sarawut Lapmanee ³ * , Sirawee Chaovalit ⁴, Charupa Lektip ⁵, Palang Chotsiri ⁶

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