Mitigating Air Pollution Effects in Sport and Exercise

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What is the focus of the article 'Personal strategies to mitigate the effects of air pollution exposure during sport and exercise'?

  • The economic impact of air pollution
  • The impact of air pollution on general health
  • The effects of air pollution on athletic performance (correct)
  • The psychological effects of air pollution

According to the article, what is described as among the leading environmental threats to health?

  • Water pollution
  • Light pollution
  • Air pollution (correct)
  • Noise pollution

Where can the additional supplemental material related to the article be accessed?

  • In the printed version of the journal
  • On a dedicated website (correct)
  • On social media platforms
  • Through a mobile app

Who authored the article 'Personal strategies to mitigate the effects of air pollution exposure during sport and exercise'?

<p>Dr. Michael Stephen Koehle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is becoming increasingly apparent to the general population, according to the article?

<p>The impacts of air pollution and climate change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the position statement by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology?

<p>To detail the current state of evidence and provide recommendations on implementing personal strategies to prevent and mitigate the adverse health and performance effects of air pollution exposure during exercise. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does climate change have the potential to alter typical physiological responses to exercise?

<p>Because it can catalyse harmful effects of inhaled pollutants when exposed to poor air quality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did joint investigations in the USA, Canada, and Europe reveal about air pollution exposure?

<p>Even low concentrations affect health at all levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the WHO release in September 2021 in response to air pollution exposure?

<p>New thresholds for key ambient pollutants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to develop strategies to protect athletes' health and enable them to achieve their best possible athletic performance?

<p>As training and competitions at venues with increased air pollution exposures are becoming more common. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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