Epidemiologic analysis of coronary heart disease and exercise.
The association between sedentary lifestyle and cardiovascular disease is reviewed. Hazards of exercise are discussed, and clearance procedures for participation in exercise testing are described. There is a brief section on the epidemiology of exercise participation in the United States. Implications for the practitioner are presented.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000009:adverse effects; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008875:Middle Aged; D005082:Physical Exertion