Prevalence of chronic conditions in masters games athletes: predictors and comparison to the general population

Prevalence of chronic conditions in masters games athletes: predictors and comparison to the general population

Background Masters athletes (MA) are typically considered healthier than age-matched non-athletes. However, limited evidence exists on the prevalence of chronic conditions in MA. Methods Masters athletes competing at the 2017 Australian Masters Games (n = 4,848) and 2018 Pan Pacific Masters Games (n...

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Main Authors: Fiona Halar, Helen O’Connor, Mike Climstein, Tania Prvan, Deborah Black, Peter Reaburn, Wendy Stuart-Smith, Xiaojing Sharon Wu, Janelle Gifford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2025-02-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Masters athlete
Lifestyle conditions
Public health
Sports
Older athlete
Healthy aging
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/18912.pdf
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