Title: Physical activity epidemiology /
Authors: Dishman, Rod K.; Heath, Gregory; Lee, I-Min.
Publisher: Human Kinetics,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Health Promotion; Epidemiologic Methods; Exercise; Exercise Health aspects; Health behavior.; Epidemiology
Abstract: Grade level: 10, 11, 12, s, t.
Contents: 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 disease -- Cerebrovascular disease and stroke -- Physical activity and hypertension -- Physical activity and dyslipidemia -- 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.