Smoking as a risk factor in athletes

After the pandemic and at the beginning of 2023, our team carried out a survey among active athletes about the risks associated with smoking. The purpose of the study is to assess smoking as a risk factor in athletes using a survey method. Methods: The respondents were asked to participate anonymously in a survey consisting of 14 questions. We surveyed 50 active athletes (35 men and 15 women). Results: Forty-three of the participants were aged between 18 and 22 years old, and 7 were aged between 23 and 27 years old. Results: 30% of the surveyed athletes are smokers, 40% are non-smokers and 30% used to smoke in the past; 66% are familiar with the risk of smoking; 42% would support a ban on smoking in public; 22% report that cigarettes influence athletic achievements; 80% of the athletes consider that they are smoking due to stress; 34% think that only a health problem could make them quit smoking. Conclusions: The fact that 66% of the athletes are key to quitting cigarettes.