Reflections on the concept of sedentary behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Leandro Dragueta Delfino

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Delfino, L. D. (2022). Reflections on the concept of sedentary behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Universa Medicina, 41(2), 101–103. https://doi.org/10.18051/UnivMed.2022.v41.101-103
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