High rates of respiratory illnesses upon arrival: lessons from Team USA at the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games.
Eric G PostTravis AndersonOlivia SamsonAshley N TriplettAlexis D GidleySteven S IsonoJennifer WattersAmber T DonaldsonJonathan T FinnoffWilliam M AdamsPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2024)
Respiratory illness rates were the most common type of illness during both PAG and PPAG and were more likely to occur prior to competition starting. Our data have identified high injury risk populations (breaking, surfing, Para taekwondo) and timing (pre-opening ceremony period) for further risk factor analysis.