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Obesity is an established cardiovascular risk factor that is associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity. Obese Ô¨ÅreÔ¨Åghters are at increased risk for on-duty coronary heart disease events and… View Article
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Firefighters are facing occupational hazards such as exposures to a variety of carcinogens and toxic agents, heat, physical stress and psychological stress. This occupation involves an increased risk of particular… View Article
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the fre department in Everett, Massachusetts, is mourning the loss of their first and only female firefighter who died Wednesday from occupational cancer.
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Fire fighting involves muscular work, sometimes strenuous, while wearing heavy, impermeable, protective clothing and isoften performed in hot environments.
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Each year approximately 45% of firefighter deaths are caused by sudden cardiac events, or heart attacks