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There's a physical activity gender gap - but nature could be the answer

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Data shows women continue to get insufficient physical activity. Image: REUTERS/Darren Staples

Sara FL Kirk
Professor of Health Promotion; Scientific Director of the Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
Rebecca Spencer
Interdisciplinary PhD Candidate & Instructor, Health Promotion, Dalhousie University
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