Why the study?
Does athletic participation affect longevity and morbidity in college athletes?
Does athletic participation affect longevity and morbidity in college athletes?
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This study found no definitive evidence that athletic participation in college affects long-term longevity or morbidity.
This well-designed study does not prove that athletic participation affects longevity and morbidity. Perhaps the same study of highly trained athletes would produce different results.
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Olson et al. (1978) studied this question.
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