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The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases

by Michael Smith 1,*
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FSPH  2023 5(2):43; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
Received: 24 August 2023 / Accepted: 20 September 2023 / Published Online: 22 October 2023
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Abstract

The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases explores the significant impact that physical activity, particularly through sports, has on reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This paper argues that engagement in regular sports and exercise not only serves as a preventive measure against NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity but also promotes overall health and well-being. By examining various sports activities, their associated health benefits, and the barriers to participation, this analysis underscores the necessity of incorporating sports into public health strategies. The paper further discusses the potential of sports as a social intervention that can foster community cohesion and encourage healthier lifestyles among individuals of all ages. Ultimately, it concludes that sports are an invaluable tool in the global fight against NCDs and should be promoted and supported at both the policy and grassroots levels.

Keywords: Sports; Non-Communicable Diseases; Physical Activity; Health Promotion; Public Health Strategy.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Smith. 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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Smith, M. (2023). The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(2), 43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith, M. The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith M. The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(2):43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith, Michael 2023. "The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.2:43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022

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Smith, M. The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith M. The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(2):43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith, Michael 2023. "The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.2:43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022
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Smith, M. (2023). The Role of Sports in Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(2), 43. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231022

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