Sudden death during sports more common among men

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who run, cycle or play other recreational sports are 20 times more likely to die from a sudden heart problem than female recreational athletes, according to a new study. Although it's been known that sports-related sudden deaths are more common among men, some researchers have believed that's due to fewer women playing sports in the first place, the lead author of the report said. ...



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