Physical Activity Epidemiology - Schmidt, Mike D.

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Résumé :
Part I. Introduction to Physical Activity Epidemiology

Chapter 1. Origins of Physical Activity Epidemiology
Ancient History of Physical Activity and Health
Modern History of Physical Activity and Health
Physical Activity for Health Promotion in the United States and the World
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 2. 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
Inferring Cause in Epidemiologic Studies
Criteria for Causation
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 3. Measurement and Surveillance of Physical Activity and Fitness
Why Is Behavioral Epidemiology Important?
What Is Physical Activity?
Measures of Physical Activity
What Is Sedentary Behavior?
What Is Physical Fitness?
Surveys and Surveillance of Physical Activity
Summary
Bibliography

Part II. Physical Activity and Disease Mortality

Chapter 4. All-Cause Mortality
Life Expectancy at Birth
Major Causes of Mortality
Physical Activity and All-Cause Mortality
Leisure-Time Physical Activity and All-Cause Mortality: Exemplar Cohort Studies
Resistance (Strengthening) Exercise and All-Cause Mortality
Device-Measured Physical Activity
Sedentary Behavior and All-Cause Mortality
Physical Fitness and All-Cause Mortality
Changes in Physical Activity or Fitness and All-Cause Mortality
Are the Associations Real?
Strength of the Evidence
How Much Physical Activity Is Needed to Decrease Risk of Premature Mortality?
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 5. Coronary Heart Disease
History and Magnitude of the Problem
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors
Coronary Heart Disease Etiology
Physical Activity and Coronary Heart Disease
Sedentary Behavior and Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Physical Fitness and Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Individuals With Other Risk Factors or Existing Coronary Heart Disease
Physical Inactivity Compared With Other Risk Factors
Are the Associations Real?
Strength of the Evidence
How Much Physical Activity Is Needed to Decrease Coronary Heart Disease Risk?
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 6. Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
Magnitude of the Problem
Risk Factors for Stroke
Etiology of Stroke
Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Physical Activity and Stroke Risk: The Evidence
Strength of the Evidence
Summary
Bibliography

Part III. Physical Activity and Risk Factors

Chapter 7. Physical Activity and Hypertension
Magnitude of the Problem
Treating Hypertension
Hypertension Etiology
Autonomic Nervous System
Physical Activity and Reduced Hypertension Risk: The Evidence
Physical Activity and Treatment of Hypertension: The Evidence
Strength of the Evidence
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 8. Physical Activity and Dyslipidemia
Magnitude of the Problem
Drug Treatment
Dyslipidemia Etiology and Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Lipoprotein Levels: The Evidence
Strength of the Evidence
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 9. Physical Activity and Obesity
Magnitude of the Problem
Treatment of Overweight and Obesity
Assessing and Defining Overweight and Obesity
Etiology of Overweight and Obesity: Set Point or Settling Point?
Physical Activity and Fitness and the Health Risks of Obesity: The Evidence
Physical Activity and Prevention of Excess Weight...

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Sommaire:
Ethnic Populations
Physical Activity and Disability
Inactivity and Aging
Physical Activity and Long-Term Health Among People With Disabilities
Role of Physical Activity in the Promotion of Health
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 16. Adverse Events and Hazards of Physical Activity
Magnitude of the Problem
Evaluating Risk
Methods of Research
Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Death
Joint and Muscle Injury
Injury Features
Risk of Physical Activity Injuries: The Evidence
Other Medical Hazards
Psychological Hazards
Summary
Bibliography

Chapter 17. Adopting and Maintaining a Physically Active Lifestyle
Individual Barriers to Physical Activity
How Do People Decide to Be Active?
Environmental Barriers to Physical Activity
Genetics of Physical Activity
Environmental Intervention and Self-Regulation
Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions
Types of Interventions to Increase Physical Activity
Mediators and Moderators of Physical Activity Change and Interventions
Features of Physical Activity That Promote Adoption and Maintenance
Summary
Bibliography...