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Anemia in the adolescent athlete.

R A Raunikar1, H Sabio

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912.

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Anemia is common in adolescents, often due to iron deficiency. Elite adolescent athletes may develop "sports anemia" as an adaptation to training, warranting screening to prevent health issues and performance decline.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Adolescent Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Anemia is a prevalent condition in adolescents, irrespective of physical activity levels.
  • Nutritional iron deficiency is the primary cause of anemia in this age group.
  • Endurance athletes may experience altered iron metabolism, leading to potential health concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address current concepts and controversies surrounding anemia in adolescent athletes.
  • To examine the implications of anemia screening in preparticipation physical examinations.
  • To understand the phenomenon of "sports anemia" in elite adolescent athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on anemia, iron metabolism, and adolescent athletes.
  • Analysis of the potential impact of endurance sports training on iron status.
  • Discussion of "sports anemia" as a physiological adaptation to aerobic conditioning.

Main Results:

  • Nutritional iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia in adolescents.
  • "Sports anemia," a dilutional effect, may occur in elite adolescent athletes due to intense training.
  • Anemia can negatively impact exercise performance and overall health in young athletes.

Conclusions:

  • Screening for anemia in adolescent athletes is recommended due to potential health risks and performance decrements.
  • Understanding "sports anemia" is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in athletic populations.
  • Preparticipation physical examinations should consider anemia screening for adolescent athletes.

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