Cardiovascular disease prevention by sports: myth or reality?

Author(s)

Maria João C. A. Almeida
Steven N. Blair, University of South Carolina - ColumbiaFollow

Document Type

Article

Subject Area(s)

Public Health

Abstract

Low levels of physical activity and fitness substantially increase risk of several chronic diseases, reduce longevity, and lead to loss of function. The strength and relation of inactivity to health problems and the high prevalence of sedentary habits in most countries of the world make lack of exercise a major public health problem. Fortunately, there is now good consensus regarding public health recommendations for physical activity from many important medical, scientific, and public health organizations. Recent research on physical activity interventions provides additional approaches to helping sedentary adults become more physically active.

Publication Info

Published in Cardiovascular Medicine, Volume 3, Issue 8, 2000, pages 503-509.

Rights

Almeida, M. J., & Blair, S. N. (2000). Cardiovascular disease prevention by sports: Myth or reality? Cardiovascular Medicine, 3(8), 503-509.

© Cardiovascular Medicine, 2000, EMH Swiss Medical Publishers, Ltd.

NOTE: This journal also appears under the title Kardiovasculäre Medizin