Physical activity, and physical activity related to sports, leisure and occupational activity as risk factors for ALS: A systematic review

@article{Lacorte2016PhysicalAA,
  title={Physical activity, and physical activity related to sports, leisure and occupational activity as risk factors for ALS: A systematic review},
  author={Eleonora Lacorte and Luigina Ferrigno and Emanuele Leoncini and Massimo Corbo and Stefania Boccia and Nicola Vanacore},
  journal={Neuroscience \& Biobehavioral Reviews},
  year={2016},
  volume={66},
  pages={61-79}
}
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