Evidence for an independent role of increased physical activity in the primary prevention of
coronary heart disease has grown in recent years. The authors apply the techniques of meta …

1. A review of investigations on the relation of physical activity to cardiovascular health and
disease has been undertaken, with a brief discussion of some mechanisms that might play a …

The role of habitual physical activity in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease
(CHD) has been reviewed by a number of qualified authors. Most recent reviews conclude …

INthe course of evaluating new approaches to the prevention of a disease, their acceptance
generally can be characterized as evolving through three levels: the possibly beneficial, the …

Physical inactivity has been related to the occurrence of coronary heart disease,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis. The literature was reviewed to determine …

The association between physical activity, fitness and coronary heart disease (CHD) is
reviewed under the headings: Activity, fitness and CHD studies, 1987-1992; Physical activity …

Epidemiological studies have left no doubt as to the existence of a strong inverse
relationship between physical exercise and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. British …

MATERIALS AND METHODS This report is based upon the analysis of 35 published reports
of original epidemiologic research relating to the proposed association between coronary …

Longitudinal population studies have consistently demonstrated an association between
sedentary lifestyles and the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Diverse lines of …

Discussion The positive studies revealed an inverse relationship between physical activity
levels and CHD, with the active subjects having about M the incidence of CHD and% the …