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Dishman, Rod K.,

Physical activity epidemiology / Rod K. Dishman, Richard A. Washburn, Gregory W. Heath. - xx, 467 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Origins of physical activity epidemiology -- Ancient history of physical activity and health -- Modern history of physical activity and health -- Health goals for the nation -- Concepts and methods in physical activity epidemiology -- Epidemiologic measures -- Crude, specific, and standardized rates -- Research design in epidemiologic studies -- Evaluating associations in epidemiologic studies -- Models in physical activity epidemiology -- Determining cause in epidemiologic studies -- Criteria for causation.

ISBN: 0880116056 9780880116053

LCCN: 2003008212

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Exercise--Health aspects
Health behavior.
Epidemiology.
Health promotion.
Epidemiologic Methods

LC Class. No.: RA781 / .D5485 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 613.71