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April 1, 2026Open Access

Screening for the Risk of the Female Athlete Triad among Late Adolescent Athletesin Japan

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Screens for female athlete triad risk in late adolescent athletes, highlighting the need for increased awareness.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the risk of the female athlete triad in late adolescent female athletes in Japan.
  • Surveyed 232 female collegiate athletes aged 18-22 from various sports.
  • Used screening questions recommended by the Female Athlete Triad Coalition.
  • Data collected during the preseason from May 6-14, 2018.
  • 42% of female athletes were unaware of the risks associated with the triad.
  • 6 students engaged in self-induced vomiting; 4 reported active eating disorders.
  • 2 athletes had no menstrual cycles last year; others reported irregular cycles.
  • 55% had a history of stress fractures; 5% received low bone mineral density diagnoses.

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Kunio Kono (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7aa45652765b073a7e49https://doi.org/10.14993/00001567
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