The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Obesity in Firefighters

Obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. CVD is the leading cause of duty-related death among firefighters, and the prevalence of obesity is a growing concern in the Fire Service. Methods. Traditional CVD risk factors, novel measures of cardiovascular heal...

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Main Authors: Denise L. Smith, Patricia C. Fehling, Adam Frisch, Jeannie M. Haller, Molly Winke, Michael W. Dailey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/908267