Physical activity epidemiology / Rod K. Dishman, Gregory W. Heath, I-Min Lee

Author: Dishman, Rod K.
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2013]
Copyright Date: ©2013
Edition: 2nd ed.
Physical Description: xxii, 585 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Additional Creators: Heath, Gregory and Lee, I-Min

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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.

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ISBN

9780736082860 (hardcover)
0736082867 (hardcover)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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