Physical activity lowers the risk for acute respiratory infections:Time for recognition

作     者：David C.Nieman Camila A.Sakaguchi David C.Nieman;Camila A.Sakaguchi

作者机构：Human Performance LaboratoryAppalachian State UniversityNorth Carolina Research CampusKannapolisNC 28081USA 

出 版 物：《Journal of Sport and Health Science》 (运动与健康科学（英文）)

年 卷 期：2022年第11卷第6期

页      面：648-655,F0003页

核心收录：

学科分类：0403[教育学-体育学] 040302[教育学-运动人体科学(可授教育学、理学、医学学位)] 04[教育学] 1004[医学-公共卫生与预防医学(可授医学、理学学位)] 1202[管理学-工商管理] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Acute respiratory infections COVID-19 Immune system Physical activity Pneumonia 

摘      要：Physical inactivity is a well-established risk factor for chronic diseases,such as cardiovascular disease,cancer,and diabetes mellitus.There is a growing awareness that physical inactivity should also be regarded as a risk factor for acute respiratory infections(ARIs).ARIs,such as the common cold,influenza,pneumonia,and coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),are among the most pervasive diseases on earth and cause widespread morbidity and mortality.Evidence in support of the linkage between ARIs and physical inactivity has been strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic because of increased scientific scrutiny.Large-scale studies have consistently reported that the risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes is elevated in cohorts with low physical activity and/or physical fitness,even after adjusting for other risk factors.The lowered risk for severe COVID-19 and other ARIs in physically active groups is attributed to exercise-induced immunoprotective effects,including enhanced surveillance of key immune cells and reduced chronic inflammation.Scientific consensus groups,including those who submitted the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans,have not yet given this area of research the respect that is due.It is time to add“reduced risk for ARIsto the“Exercise is Medicinelist of physical activity-related health benefits.