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Competitive and recreational swimmers exposed to erosion risk factors
| Erosion risk factor | Junior competitive swimmers (n = 38) | Senior competitive swimmers (n = 24) | Recreational swimmers (n = 69) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary acids | Total, n (%) | 8 (21 %) | 20 (83 %) | 51 (74 %) |
| Male | 4 (11 %) | 14 (58 %) | 25 (36 %) | |
| Female | 4 (11 %) | 6 (25 %) | 26 (38 %) | |
| Acidic medicines | Total, n (%) | 3 (8 %) | 7 (29 %) | 11 (16 %) |
| Male | 0 (0 %) | 3 (12 %) | 7 (10 %) | |
| Female | 3 (8 %) | 4 (17 %) | 4 (6 %) | |
