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New Sports Teams in Cities Linked to up to 25% More Flu Deaths, Study Says
Nypost | 08/12/2023 | Matthew SedaccaNew pro sports teams bring more than a rooting interest to American cities — they also sparked a spike in flu deaths, according to a new study.
Flu mortality jumped as much as nearly 25% in cities that picked up new sports franchises in baseball, basketball, football or hockey, economists at the West Virginia University found. “It’s important for sports fans to realize that there is some additional risk that they’re taking, now that we’re all acutely aware of airborne virus transmission or respiratory virus transmission…when they decide to go to a sporting event,” Brad Humphreys, a WVU economics professor and co-author of the study published in the journal Sports Economic Review, told The Post.
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My city has a new Curling Team. Should I be worried? Asking for a friend.
No need to worry. The study specifically said “sports,” which obviously leaves curling out.
So, what do all these sports organizations have against the people of Las Vegas?
Vegas teams can’t play on the road – they have to stay in Vegas.
His cat probably could have come up with information at least as useful, without the grant $$$$$.
I thought there were no more flu deaths since COVID came about?
“Flu mortality jumped as much as nearly 25% in cities that picked up new sports franchises in baseball…”
Err, New? Last baseball franchises were added in 1997. Expos moved in 2005 every other new team or franchise moves were 30+ years ago. Haven’t bothered to check the other sports. What the Feck is this idiot thinking?
Did the study include minor league teams as well? Lots of movement there.
That’s certainly true for baseball. Then again minor league baseball doesn’t draw anything near the crowds of pro sports and baseball is played outdoors during flu’s off-season.
I think lots of soccer teams have been created over the last 25 years. But anyone who goes to a pro soccer game deserves to get the flu.
He looks like he should just stick to studying ferrets…
All sports arenas must be declared “Flu-Free Zones”. Quick! Hang the signs.
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