First published 9/29/2026, 5:44:15 AM · Last updated 9/29/2026, 5:44:15 AM

The relationship between smoking and the cardiovascular health of athletes and exercisers: a systematic review on risks, performance and prevention

A systematic review examining links between smoking and cardiovascular health in athletes and exercisers was published on 2025-01-01 by MedCrave Group Kft.; the supplied excerpt contains only publication metadata and no additional study details. No further information about methods, findings, or scope was included in the source data provided to Planet Briefing.

Categories: public-health, science-and-space

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 7/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The article addresses health risks, performance effects, and prevention related to smoking in athletic populations.

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The relationship between smoking and the cardiovascular health of athletes and exercisers: a systematic review on risks, performance and prevention

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