Haemoglobin, iron status and lung function of adolescents participating in organised sports in the Finnish Health Promoting Sports Club Study.

Kerttu ToivoPekka KannusSami KokkoLauri AlankoOlli J HeinonenRaija KorpelainenKai SavonenHarri SelänneTommi VasankariLasse KannasUrho M KujalaJari VillbergOnni NiemeläJari Parkkari

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2020)

Screening for iron deficiency is recommended for symptomatic persons and persons engaging in sports. Lung function testing is recommended for symptomatic persons and persons participating in sports in which asthma is more prevalent.

Keyphrases

lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
iron deficiency
healthcare
public health
young adults
mental health
physical activity
allergic rhinitis