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.
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Exercise--Health aspects Health behavior. Epidemiology. Health promotion. Epidemiologic Methods