Long-term outcomes of sports on health status: a mini review

This article represents a review of the existing literature on possible long-term effects of sport participation at high-level on health. Search of databases was performed through Web of Science and Science Direct including following keywords: metabolic risk factor/syndrome, diabetes mellitus and ca...

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Published inExercise and quality of life Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 5 - 15
Main Authors Poček, Sunčica, Trivić, Tatjana, Roklicer, Roberto, Ostojić, Sergej, Drid, Patrik
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education 15.06.2018
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former athletes • physical activity • metabolic syndrome • diabetes mellitus • cardiovascular health
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Summary:This article represents a review of the existing literature on possible long-term effects of sport participation at high-level on health. Search of databases was performed through Web of Science and Science Direct including following keywords: metabolic risk factor/syndrome, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular health. Former athletes tend to adopt healthier lifestyles, which may give them an advantage in relation to risk factors taking into account metabolic risk factor/syndrome, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular health. Health benefits of physical activities, moreover, depends of engagement at recommended levels, even in subjects who have never been athletes.
ISSN:1821-3480
2406-1379
DOI:10.31382/eqol.180601