Giraldo-Buitrago G, Sierra-Heredia C, Giraldo-Buitrago F, Valdelamar-Vázquez F, Ramírez-Venegas A, Sansores RH

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 215-219
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: It has been demonstrated that participation in sports promotes physical and mental health. On the contrary, smoking behavior (and the eventual addiction to tobacco) among students, shows an inverse correlation with the regular practice of sports. In spite of the laws and scientific evidence against it, the tobacco industry has not hesitated to link smoking behavior with sport practice. Hypothesis: Athlete achievement can be diminished by the effects of tobacco smoking. A second hypothesis is that the tobacco industry influences an important number of athletes, inducing them to smoke. To test these hypothesis, we analyzed the performance of 680 participants of the Fourth Race Against Tobacco. Results: No significant differences were found between genders nor between the age determined groups. Average time for one kilometer for all participants was 5.09±1.02 minutes. Average time for non-smokers (5.02min/km) was significantly less than average time for ex-smokers (5.15min/km), and smokers (5.75min/km). Conclusions: Physical performance is significantly better among those who never smoked compared with smokers. The prevalence of smokers among the population who exercise regularly is surprisingly high therefore, anti-tobacco promotion should be reinforced in this group.

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