Key result
Self-reported rates of hospitalization for COVID-19 among endurance athletes were significantly lower than expected based on age-matched literature data (5.0% vs 18.1%, p=0.001).
Why the study?
The course of COVID-19 among the athletic population had not been studied.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,701)
Self-reported COVID-19 hospitalization rates among endurance athletes were significantly lower than expected, while cycling, swimming, and triathlon were associated with higher infection prevalence compared to running.
Lower hospitalization rates in endurance athletes should not change practice; leaves open whether training protects against severe COVID-19.
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Silva et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in COVID-19 (n=1,701). Endurance sports participation vs. Age-matched expected rates from literature was evaluated on Rate of hospitalization for COVID-19 (Observed vs Expected) (Difference 13.1%, 95% CI 4.26-22.23, p=0.001). Self-reported rates of hospitalization for COVID-19 among endurance athletes were significantly lower than expected based on age-matched literature data (5.0% vs 18.1%, p=0.001).
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