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Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports

by John Jackson 1,*
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John Jackson
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FSPH  2021 3(2):22; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20210922
Received: 22 July 2021 / Accepted: 19 August 2021 / Published Online: 22 September 2021
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Abstract

This paper explores the critical role of public health surveillance and monitoring in the realm of sports. With the increasing global participation in sports and recreational activities, there has been a concurrent rise in health risks and potential outbreaks. Public health surveillance in sports involves the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to detect trends, identify risk factors, and respond to health threats. The aim of this study is to examine the various components of public health surveillance and monitoring in sports, including the identification of key indicators, the use of technology for data collection, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. It discusses the importance of real-time data analysis for early detection of health issues, the challenges in maintaining data privacy and security, and the role of interagency collaboration in ensuring comprehensive surveillance systems. The paper further highlights the benefits of these surveillance efforts, such as improved athlete performance, reduced injury rates, and enhanced public health outcomes. Finally, it proposes future directions for research and policy development in the field of sports public health surveillance.

Keywords: Public health surveillance; Sports health monitoring; Data collection technology; Health risk detection; Interagency collaboration.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Jackson. 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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Jackson, J. (2021). Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(2), 22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922
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Jackson, J. Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922
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Jackson J. Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(2):22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922
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Jackson, John 2021. "Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.2:22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922

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Jackson, John 2021. "Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.2:22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922
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Jackson, J. (2021). Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(2), 22. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210922

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