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Active sport participation, sport spectatorship and suicidal behavior

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Abstract

The present chapter reviews the existing evidence regarding the link between physical activity, active and passive involvement in sports, and suicidal behavior, and presents possible explanations regarding this relationship as well as their application for suicide prevention.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSuicide
Subtitle of host publicationA Global Perspective
PublisherBentham Science Publishers
Pages213-225
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781608054275
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Athletes
  • Body mass index
  • Exercise
  • Physical activity
  • Spectators
  • Sport
  • Suicide

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