Absolute Event Rate: 75.6% vs 69.9%
This IOC consensus statement highlights that while elite sports participation improves overall life expectancy and reduces chronic disease risk, it is associated with a higher risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
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Supports high-level sports for longevity gains; reinforces exercise consensus while prioritizing injury prevention strategies.
Ljungqvist et al. (2009) conducted a review in Elite athletes. High-level sports participation vs. Reference group was evaluated on Overall life expectancy. High-level sports participation was associated with a longer overall life expectancy compared with a reference group (75.6 vs 69.9 years), despite a higher rate of musculoskeletal injuries.
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