Physical Activity
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medical studies
presentation
date published 31/07/2007
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Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. In the 1980s and 1990s, a large body of epidemiologic and clinical evidence linked regular physical activity with a variety of health benefits.
Although the strength of the data supporting these associations varies from condition to condition, physical inactivity is clearly a major contributor to premature mortality and morbidity from chronic disease.
- Definitions
- Epidemiology
- Health Benefits of Physical Activity
- CORONARY HEART DISEASE
- WEIGHT CONTROL
- DIABETES
- OSTEOPOROSIS
- Health Risks
- Medical Evaluation
- Assessment and Counseling
- Recommendations
