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| Titel: |
Lifestyle and safety practices of firefighters and their relation to cardiovascular risk factors |
| Auteur: |
Eastlake, Adrienne C. Knipper, Brad S. He, Xinjian Alexander, Barbara M. Davis, Kermit G. |
| Verschenen in: |
Work |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 50 (2013) nr. 2 pagina's 285-294 |
| Jaar: |
2013-11-27 |
| Inhoud: |
BACKGROUND: In the United States, over 50% of the deaths of on-duty firefighters are classified as sudden cardiac deaths. A holistic view of the multiple risk factors and their relation to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is necessary to determine a baseline for prevention. METHODS: This study surveyed 154 firefighters in a large Midwestern county about their individual exposure to particulates, noise, heat stress, skin contamination, and physical stress; lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption; health status; and demographic factors. RESULTS: Consumption of whole grains and alcohol were associated with a reduction of the risk of heart disease, while higher Body Mass Index (BMI) scores and increasing age were associated with increased risk of heart disease. CONCLUSIONS: Although firefighters are exposed to substantial occupational risks, only lifestyle factors were found to significantly predict CVD and related health issues. BMI is a modifiable risk factor, which, if controlled, could appreciably improve health outcomes. |
| Uitgever: |
IOS Press |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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