title: Epidemiologic analysis of coronary heart disease and exercise.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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