The Relationship Between Handball Players and Alcohol and Smoking Habits.

摘要: Recent studies have revealed that sport activity is a protective factor regarding smoking, but risk for alcohol abuse. Considering these findings, it necessary to investigate the occurrence of substance misuse. Sports are associated with substantial amount physical/mental stress very interesting from perspective misuse (e.g., handball). This research was performed more closely study population engaged in handball and/or tobacco consumption. The sample respondents consisted 150 senior players who were members 9 first-league clubs Croatia and abroad. grouped into sub-samples according sex, age, experience, number weekly training sessions their social environment (clubs). Alcohol consumption data obtained using AUDIT questionnaire. differences between groups tested Kruskal-Wallis Mann-Whitney U tests. misuse, they harmful drinking category (AUDIT score, 16-19 all groups). Regarding product consumption, women (who smoked significantly than men, MWU test: Z = 3.30. p < 0.001), less experience experienced players, 3.68, 0.001). Borderline significance observed impact made by environments, age not significant predictor highest hazard group national drank much foreign did (MWU 2.04, 0.04); however, habits predictors handball. reveal typical behaviors followed general do apply players. Targeted prevention can be precisely established considering this research.