Physical activity epidemiology /
Rod K. Dishman, Richard A. Washburn, Gregory W. Heath.
- Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2004.
- xx, 467 p. : ill. ; 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.
0880116056 (hard cover)
2003008212
Exercise--Health aspects. Health behavior. Epidemiology. Exercise. Epidemiologic Methods. Health Promotion.