Contiene: 1. Origins of physical activity epidemiology. 2. Concepts and methods in physical activity epidemiology. 3. Measurement and surveillance of physical activity and fitness. 4. All-cause and coronary heart disease mortality. 5. Cerebrovascular disease and stroke. 6. Physical activity and hypertension. 7. Physical activity and hyperlipidemia. 8. Physical activity and obesity. 9. Physical activity and diabetes. 10. Physical activity and osteoporosis. 11. Physical activity and cancer. 12. Physical activity and the immune system. 13. Physical activity and mental health. 14. Physical activity and disability. 15. Hazards of physical activity. 16. Adopting and maintaining a physically active lifestyle.