Exertional Heat Illness Risk Factors and Physiological Responses of Youth Football Players

ConclusionExtrinsic (disproportionate work ratios, environmental conditions) and intrinsic (higher BMI) EHI risk factors exist in youth football. Certain risk factors may be influenced by event and league type. National youth football organizations need to create thorough guidelines that address EHI risk factors for local leagues to adopt.Graphical Abstract
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research