Air pollution as a factor that formes health and affects the ability of athletes

Abstract

The quality of the components of the environment significantly affects the level of health of the athlete, his ability to work, vitality and life expectancy.
 Living in an environmentally friendly, healthy and safe environment is one of the most important conditions for great achievements in sports. This paper presents data on the physical factors of negative air pollution that can affect the health and performance of athletes. Physical components of the environment, the content of which should not exceed the norm, are solid physical compounds, temperature and humidity, the presence and natural level of radioactivity, magnetic field strength and others. Hygienic standards are set for all physical negative factors - maximum permissible concentrations, doses, levels, which must be taken into account when assessing the environment of athletes, because high sports achievements are provided by a multi-vector set of measures, tools, technologies, including an important component of stressful, exhausting lifestyle of athletes is to be in the most harmonious environment, which corresponds to scientifically sound indicators. It is inadmissible to neglect any element.
 It should also be borne in mind that at low levels of exposure close to acceptable, the most likely (frequent) is the summation negative effect, ie at low concentrations may increase the effect (potentiation).)
 Atmospheric pollution has toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic and allergenic effects, causes deterioration of the athlete, reduces his life expectancy, reduces efficiency, reduces biological productivity, counteracts normal development.
 Air pollution negatively affects not only the athlete, but also the various purposes of the building, the vehicles in which he is. Therefore, a differentiated approach is required when choosing a location for the construction of sports facilities, training and competitions of athletes. To use it, you need to know the negative effects of the complex as a whole changed the properties of air and each of its components separately. Some data on the issues raised are reflected in this paper.