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Pro Bodybuilders Face 5x Higher Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

5/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 20,000 male bodybuilders from 2005 to 2020 uncovers a staggering truth: professional bodybuilders are more than five times as likely to suffer sudden cardiac death compared to their amateur counterparts. Researchers urgently advocate for enhanced health measures, emphasizing the need for cardiovascular screenings and psychological support to combat this alarming trend.

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A groundbreaking study of over 20,000 male bodybuilders from 2005 to 2020 uncovers a staggering truth: professional bodybuilders are more than five times as likely to suffer sudden cardiac death compared to their amateur counterparts. Researchers urgently advocate for enhanced health measures, emphasizing the need for cardiovascular screenings and psychological support to combat this alarming trend.