Abstract

COMPARATIVE OF LIFESTYLE AND SOME RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETES

Assist. Prof. Nabeel Khaleel Ibrahim & Prof. Dr. Hamed Salih Al Yaseri

Volume: 9 Issue: 2 2019

Abstract:

The study aimed to identify differences in the lifestyle of the individual and some risk factors for cardiovascular disease among athletes and non-athletes, The researchers hypothesized that there were statistically significant differences between athletes and non-athletes in lifestyle as well as some risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle has been identified through a lifestyle questionnaire, and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease were also identified by some tests which conducted on the study sample. The researchers used the descriptive approach to its suitability and the nature of the research, The sample consisted of (40) people divided into two groups, namely athletes and non-athletes of the males sex and ages (40) to (45) years. After completing the tests and completing the lifestyle questionnaire by the study sample, the results showed statistically significant differences between athletes and non-athletes in their lifestyle and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Which achieves the objectives and research hypotheses. One of the main findings of researchers is that a healthy lifestyle has a positive effect in reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease, The researchers recommended that the individual should live a healthy lifestyle and the most important is to continue with the regular exercise of sports activity and movement that will prevent diseases and maintain the health and safety of the body.

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