Książki

Physical Activity Epidemiology, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of population-level studies on the effects of physical activity on disease. The text summarizes the current knowledge, details the methods used to obtain the findings, and considers the implications for public health.

Physical Activity Epidemiology

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 Gain: The Evidence

Physical Activity and Weight Loss: The Evidence

Physical Activity and Weight Maintenance: The Evidence

Strength of the Evidence

The Ultimate Goal: Weight Loss or Risk Reduction?

Summary

Bibliography



Part IV. Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases



Chapter 10. Physical Activity and Diabetes

Magnitude of the Problem

Demographics of Diabetes

Clinical Features

Health Burden of Diabetes

Risk Factors

Insulin and Glucose Transport

Etiology of Type 2 Diabetes

Effects of Physical Activity on Diabetes Risk: The Evidence

Strength of the Evidence

Summary

Bibliography



Chapter 11. Physical Activity and Osteoporosis

Magnitude of the Problem

Fractures and Mortality

Etiology of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

Bone Measurement Techniques

Risk Factors and Prevention

Pharmacotherapy for Osteoporosis

Physical Activity and Osteoporosis: The Evidence

Strength of the Evidence

Summary

Bibliography



Part V. Physical Activity, Cancer, and Immunity



Chapter 12. Physical Activity and Cancer

Magnitude of the Problem

Etiology of Cancer

Risk Factors

The Evidence for Physical Activity: Specificity of Protection?

Colon and Rectal Cancer

Breast Cancer

Lung Cancer

Endometrial Cancer

Physical Activity and Cancer Survivors

Summary

Bibliography



Chapter 13. Physical Activity and the Immune System

An Abridged History of Immunology

HIV and AIDS

The Immune System

Immunomodulation by the Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Immunotherapy in Cancer

Physical Activity and Immunity: The Evidence

Mechanisms of Alterations in Monocytes, Granulocytes, and Natural Killer Cells After Acute Exercise

Exercise and Cytokines

Summary

Bibliography



Part VI. Physical Activity and Special Concerns



Chapter 14. Physical Activity and Mental Health

Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Cognitive Function and Dementia

Summary

Bibliography



Chapter 15. Physical Activity and Special Populations

Physical Activity Among Diverse Racial-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