| Disease/Condition |
Findings |
Sources |
| CVD |
Competing in college athletics not protective unless active lifestyle maintained.
Current physical activity more related to risk factors. |
2, 7, 20, 33, 35, 37, 42,
66, 67, 70, 74, 81, 90, 101 |
| Hypertension |
Benefits seen in endurance athletes only |
18, 35 |
| Diabetes |
Benefits seen in endurance and mixed sports only- not in power sports Current Pal optima| BMI more related to risk factors. |
33, 35, 37, 102 |
| Cancer |
Benefits from early activity protective throughout life |
13, 89, 100 |
| Osteoarthritis |
Increased risk (prematurely) with joint injury and vigorous, high intensity training. Power sports; repetitive, high impact sports (mostly associated with joint injury). Moderate, recreational exercise does not increase risk.
Little risk below elite level. |
4, 16, 29, 34, 39, 41. 45,
48, 79, 93, 96, 97 |
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