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Dishman, Rod K.

Physical activity epidemiology Rod K. Dishman, Gregory W. Heath, I-Min Lee. - Second edition. - Champaign, IL Human Kinetics c2013. - xxii, 585 pages illustrations 29 centimeters.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780736082860 (hardcover) 0736082867 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2012009493

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Exercise
Health promotion
Epidemiologic methods.

LC Class. No.: RA781 / .D5485 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 613.7/1

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QT 255