Physical activity epidemiology - Dishman, Rod K.; Heath, Gregory; Lee, I-Min (Champaign, IL Human Kinetics, 2013)
Origins of physical activity epidemiology -- Concepts and methods in physical activity epidemiology -- Measurement and surveillance of physical activity and fitness -- All-cause mortality -- Coronary heart desease -- Cerebrovascular disease and stroke -- Physical activity and hypertension -- physical activity and dyslipdemia -- Physical activity and obesity -- Physical activity and diabetes -- Physical activity and osteoporosis -- Physical activity and cancer -- Physical activity and the immune system -- Physical activity and mental health -- Physical activity and special populations -- Adverse events and hazards of physical activity -- Adopting and maintaining a physically active lifestyle.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Exercise -- Health aspects; Health behavior; Epidemiology; Public health