Physical activity epidemiology /
Dishman, Rod K.
Physical activity epidemiology / Rod K. Dishman, Richard A. Washburn [and] Gregory W. Heath - Champaign, Illinois : Human Kinetics, c2004 - xx, 467 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Preface -- Acknowledgments --Introduction -- Part I. Introduction to physical activity Epidemiology -- Part II. Physical activity and disease mortality -- Part III. Physical activity and risk factors -- Part IV. Physical activity and chronic diseases -- Part V. Physical activity, cancer, and immunity -- Part VI. Physical activity and special concerns -- Glossary -- Index -- About the authors.
"In one comprehensive resource, Physical Activity Epidemiology presents the historical background and main concepts of epidemiology and discussion and summary of original research. The text explains how and why epidemiology is important as well as how it is used and applied. This is the first textbook dedicated solely to the epidemiology of physical activity and the only complete reference written for students. It is a practical and informative resource for both students of epidemiology and established professionals."
9780880116053
EXERCISE--HEALTH ASPECTS
HEALTH BEHAVIOR
EPIDEMIOLOGY
RA 781 .D57 2004
Physical activity epidemiology / Rod K. Dishman, Richard A. Washburn [and] Gregory W. Heath - Champaign, Illinois : Human Kinetics, c2004 - xx, 467 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Preface -- Acknowledgments --Introduction -- Part I. Introduction to physical activity Epidemiology -- Part II. Physical activity and disease mortality -- Part III. Physical activity and risk factors -- Part IV. Physical activity and chronic diseases -- Part V. Physical activity, cancer, and immunity -- Part VI. Physical activity and special concerns -- Glossary -- Index -- About the authors.
"In one comprehensive resource, Physical Activity Epidemiology presents the historical background and main concepts of epidemiology and discussion and summary of original research. The text explains how and why epidemiology is important as well as how it is used and applied. This is the first textbook dedicated solely to the epidemiology of physical activity and the only complete reference written for students. It is a practical and informative resource for both students of epidemiology and established professionals."
9780880116053
EXERCISE--HEALTH ASPECTS
HEALTH BEHAVIOR
EPIDEMIOLOGY
RA 781 .D57 2004
