Carl J. Caspersen
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
82 Papers
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Carl J. Caspersen is an academic researcher from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Physical fitness. The author has an hindex of 47, co-authored 82 publications. Previous affiliations of Carl J. Caspersen include American Heart Association & University of Minnesota.
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•Journal Article
Physical activity, exercise, and physical fitness: definitions and distinctions for health-related research.
TL;DR: These definitions are offered as an interpretational framework for comparing studies that relate physical activity, exercise, and physical fitness to health.
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Physical activity and the incidence of coronary heart disease
TL;DR: These observations suggest that in CHD prevention programs, regular physical activity should be promoted as vigorously as blood pressure control, dietary modification to lower serum cholesterol, and smoking cessation.
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Statement on Exercise: Benefits and Recommendations for Physical Activity Programs for All Americans A Statement for Health Professionals by the Committee on Exercise and Cardiac Rehabilitation of the Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
Gerald F. Fletcher,Steven N. Blair,James A. Blumenthal,Carl J. Caspersen,Bernard Chaitman,Stephen Epstein,Harold B. Falls,E. S. Froelicher,Victor F. Froelicher,Ileana L. Piña +9 more
TL;DR: The known benefits of regular aerobic exercise and current recommendations for implementation of exercise programs are described in a revised report as discussed by the authors, and the potential risk of physical activity can be reduced by medical evaluation, risk stratification, supervision, and education.
Changes in physical activity patterns in the United States, by sex and cross-sectional age
TL;DR: It is suggested that early and continued intervention will be necessary to offset declines in physical activity throughout adolescence and adulthood.
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A survey for assessing physical activity among older adults.
TL;DR: It is concluded that the YPAS demonstrates adequate repeatability, and some validity by correlating with several physiologic variables reflecting habitual physical activity, and the value in accurately assessing low intensity activity remains to be established.
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