Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education

Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education
ISBN-10
0321962788
ISBN-13
9780321962782
Series
Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education
Category
Health & Fitness
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2014-06-23
Publisher
Pearson Higher Ed
Authors
James F. McKenzie, Randall R. Cottrell, James T. Girvan

Description

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