Dishman, Rod K.,

Physical activity epidemiology / Rod K. Dishman, Gregory W. Heath, I-Min Lee. - Second edition. - xxii, 585 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm

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.

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

RA781 / .D5485 2013

613.71