Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
- ISBN-10
- 0788134965
- ISBN-13
- 9780788134968
- Series
- Physical Activity and Health
- Pages
- 278
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996-11-01
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Author
- Audrey F. Manley
Description
A landmark review of the research on physical activity & health -- the most comprehensive ever. Covers: historical background, terminology, evolution of recommendations & measurement; physiologic responses & long-term adaptations to exercise; the effects of physical activity on health & disease (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, mental health, quality of life, adverse effects of physical activity, occurrence of adverse effects); patterns & trends in physical activity; & understanding & promoting physical activity. Charts & tables.
