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.