Prevalence of chronic conditions in masters games athletes: predictors and comparison to the general population
Cardiovascular and other chronic conditions prevalence was lower in MA compared to age-matched non-athletes, highlighting the value of promoting sport involvement in aging individuals as well as for continuation of participation in younger age groups into MA level. Greater participation of younger and female groups in masters sport to improve mental health, and inclusion of people who are not employed should be supported.
Authors
- Helen O’Connor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6198-4141)
- Mike Climstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5833-7760)
- Xiaojing Sharon Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3310-8539)
- Tania Prvan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6403-4344)
- Peter Reaburn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5989-1811)
- Deborah Black (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9174-1565)
- Fiona Halar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9314-9132)
- Wendy Stuart‐Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1283-9132)
- Janelle Gifford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2852-1564)
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Auckland (NZ)
- Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (AU)
- Southern Cross University (AU)
- Macquarie University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18912
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78