Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Profile of Experienced Male Amateur Marathon Runners: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Male amateur marathon runners represent a unique subset of the population who may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to their underlying risk factors and their involvement in vigorous exercise such as marathon running.

Objective

To assess the modifiable risk factors (MRFs) of CVD in experienced male amateur marathon runners and health interventions on CVD risk factors.

Data sources

CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, and SPORTDiscus.

Study selection

Studies selected according to the inclusion criteria.

Study design

Systematic review.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Data extraction

The publication dates included were from June 1, 2008 to February 29, 2020.Published primary epidemiological, observational, rando

SUBMITTER: O'Riordan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467474 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature