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Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports

by John Brown 1,*
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FSPH  2021 3(1):20; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
Received: 23 April 2021 / Accepted: 20 May 2021 / Published Online: 12 June 2021
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Abstract

The present study examined the potential of sports as a public health strategy for managing chronic conditions. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity, pose significant challenges to global public health. This paper proposes that incorporating sports into public health strategies could play a pivotal role in preventing, managing, and improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions. The literature review highlights the benefits of physical activity in reducing the risk and severity of chronic conditions, enhancing overall health, and improving mental well-being. The study further explores various sports-based interventions, including community-based programs, workplace initiatives, and school-based activities, and their effectiveness in addressing chronic conditions. Additionally, the paper discusses the potential barriers to implementing sports-based interventions and suggests strategies to overcome these challenges, emphasizing the importance of policy support, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based practice. The findings indicate that sports offer a promising approach to chronic disease management and could be integrated into public health policies to promote healthier lifestyles.

Keywords: Chronic conditions; Public health strategies; Sports interventions; Physical activity; Chronic disease management.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Brown, J. (2021). Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown, J. Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown J. Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown, John 2021. "Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612

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Brown, J. Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown J. Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown, John 2021. "Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612
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Brown, J. (2021). Public Health Strategies for Managing Chronic Conditions through Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 20. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210612

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