The New York Times
The Claim: Heart Attack Rates Rise During the Super Bowl
By ANAHAD O’CONNOR
THE FACTS
Is the Super Bowl a health hazard for diehard football fans?
In a number of studies, big games have been linked to spikes in heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. A study in The New England Journal of Medicine followed thousands of German fans during the 2006 World Cup …
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