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Valérie Bougault, Maître de Conférences, Université Côte d’Azur

INSANE: How air pollution can affect athletes - The Real Truth

Air pollution peaks, such as those that have recently occurred in several regions of the world, regularly make headlines. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines air pollution as

“contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere”.

It is now widely recognized that this phenomenon has an impact on the health of the overall population. But what about athletes? Are there any specific risks associated with their activities?

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