Table 5 Types of chronic diseases experienced by athletes, chess players, moderately activity and inactive older adults
| Â | Masters Athletes | Chess players | Moderately active | Inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asthma | 2 (2.9%) | 1 (2%) | 4 (6.3%) | 3 (4.8%) |
Arthritis | 4 (5.8%) | 3 (6%) | 19 (29.7%) | 14 (22.6%) |
Back problems | 1 (1.4%) | 4 (8%) | 17 (26.6%) | 16 (25.8%) |
High-blood pressure | 3 (4.3%) | 5 (10%) | 18 (28.1%) | 17 (27.4%) |
Migraine headaches | 0 | 0 | 3 (4.7%) | 5 (8.1%) |
Chronic bronchitis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 (1.6%) |
Emphysema | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 (3.2%) |
COPD | 0 | 0 | 1 (1.6%) | 3 (4.8%) |
Diabetes | 0 | 4 (8%) | 7 (10.9%) | 7 (11.3%) |
Heart disease | 1 (1.4%) | 2 (4%) | 3 (4.7%) | 6 (9.7%) |
Cancer | 2 (2.9%) | 0 | 1 (1.6%) | 1 (1.6%) |
Stomach or intestinal ulcers | 0 | 0 | 2 (3.1%) | 2 (3.2%) |
Stroke | 0 | 0 | 2 (3.1%) | 1 (1.6%) |
Urinary incontinence | 0 | 2 (4%) | 4 (6.3%) | 1 (1.6%) |
Bowel disorder | 1 (1.4%) | 3 (6%) | 4 (6.3%) | 2 (3.2%) |
Total (N = 109) | 11 | 15 | 43 | 40 |