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The aims of this project are to determine the prevalence of female athlete triad characteristics (disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis) in high school athletes, in addition to the newly discovered fourth component, cardiovascular disease. We will also prospectively record all injuries in varsity high school athletes for the 2003 - 2004 school year and determine if female athlete triad characteristics are associated with injury. The study will be significant to the athletes participating, their coaches and trainers, and to the regional community. Despite an 800% increase in high school athletic participation, we still do not have good data on the prevalence of the Female Athlete Triad. In addition, there are no prospective studies that have accurately delineated injury patterns and risk factors for injury in women high school athletes. Although only a pilot study, our belief is that this study will be a catalyst for more extensive work delineating the prevalence of these issues in the young female athlete. The results will help to support the need for more comprehensive programs that will address the unique issues female athletes face. This will help to keep those young athletes healthy and safe, potentially improve their performance and prevent some of the devastating consequences that women athletes are at risk for.
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