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Long-term outcomes of sports on health status: A mini review
Universirty of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Educaton, Novi Sad, Serbia
Universirty of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Educaton, Novi Sad, Serbia
Universirty of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Educaton, Novi Sad, Serbia
Universirty of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Educaton, Novi Sad, Serbia
Universirty of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Educaton, Novi Sad, Serbia
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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.
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