Sport-specific prevalence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) risk among Finnish female national- and international-level athletes - PubMed
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- #REDs risk prevalence
- #female endurance athletes
- #bone stress injuries
- The study examined REDs risk prevalence among Finnish female national- and international-level athletes and active non-athletes.
- Overall, 70% of participants were at risk for REDs, with endurance athletes showing the highest prevalence at 82%.
- Endurance athletes had 2.4-fold higher odds of REDs risk compared to non-endurance athletes and exhibited the least favorable clinical indicators.
- Severe REDs risk was found in 17.9% of endurance athletes, while no non-athletes were in the most severe category.
- Bone stress injuries were reported by 47.6% of endurance athletes and 50% of speed and power athletes, highlighting sport-specific patterns.