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ArticlePeerJ2025

Prevalence of chronic conditions in masters games athletes: predictors and comparison to the general population.

Fiona Halar, Helen O'Connor, Mike Climstein, Tania Prvan, Deborah Black, Peter Reaburn, Wendy Stuart-Smith, Xiaojing Sharon Wu, Janelle Gifford

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Article in PeerJ, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Fiona HalarSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9314-9132
Helen O'ConnorSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Mike ClimsteinPhysical Activity, Sport, and Exercise Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5833-7760
Tania PrvanSchool of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia.
Deborah BlackFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Peter ReaburnExercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5989-1811
Wendy Stuart-SmithCharles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Xiaojing Sharon WuDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Janelle GiffordSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2852-1564

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Masters athletes (MA) are typically considered healthier than age-matched non-athletes. However, limited evidence exists on the prevalence of chronic conditions in MA. Methods: Masters athletes competing at the 2017 Australian Masters Games ( Results: Overall, 817 MA (53.7 ± 10.6 y, 61% female) completed the survey with 48% reporting ≥1 chronic condition. Cardiovascular conditions were less prevalent in MA Conclusions: Cardiovascular and other chronic conditions prevalence was lower in MA compared to age-matched non-athletes, highlighting the value of promoting sport involvement in aging individuals as well as for continuation of participation in younger age groups into MA level. Greater participation of younger and female groups in masters sport to improve mental health, and inclusion of people who are not employed should be supported.

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AthletesAdultAgedAustraliaCardiovascular DiseasesChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesChronic diseaseHealthy agingLifestyle conditionsMasters athleteOlder athletePublic healthSports

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PMID39989747
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