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Are African football players more likely to die on the field?

15/06/2017 GMT

Are African Football Players More Likely to Die on the Field?

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Are African footballers more prone to heart attacks? And the conflict in Venezuela.

Are African footballers more prone to heart attacks? The conflict in Venezuela has moved outside the country – both on and offline; and why some people feel the need to self harm.

Cheick Tiote, the much loved former Newcastle United player collapsed and died while training with Chinese side Beijing Enterprises earlier this month. His death and that of other black footballers have caused some commentators to ask if cardiac arrest – one of the most common causes of death on the field  – is a greater risk factor for people of African heritage.

The conflict in Venezuela has now moved beyond the country’s borders – both on and offline. It involves Venezuelan exiles publicly shaming people living abroad who are connected to the government. We hear from those who are targeted and targeting.
Also, offensive messages on social media have resulted in some students having their admissions revoked from one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Why do some people deliberately inflict pain on themselves as a way of managing how they feel? Catherine Carr explores the impact self-harming has on those who do it and those close to them, and she hears from people who have recovered by finding alternative coping strategies.

(Photo: Cheick Tiote of Newcastle United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James Park Credit: Getty Images)

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