A SHORT HISTORY OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE: 3. LEISURE CAN MAKE YOU SICK

Ulster Med J. 2021 Jan;90(1):35-36. Epub 2021 Feb 26.

Abstract

The risk of infection associated with occupations can, and does, extend to certain leisure and sports activities. Generally, such pastimes are regarded as important for human health and mental wellbeing. However, infections may, rarely, be acquired during leisure activities that include water sports and water-related relaxation, and certain sports.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Fitness Centers / history
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Infections / etiology
  • Infections / history*
  • Leisure Activities*
  • Recreation / history*
  • Sports / history
  • Swimming Pools / history