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Cardiac : Research
Cardiovascular risk factors among career firefighters
9-Oct | Occupational and Enviromental Health Nursing, Community Health Systems, Un

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Cardiac : Research
Effect of Obesity on Acute Hemostatic Responses to Live-Fire Training Drills
14-Dec | The American Journal of Cardiology
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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Cardiac : Research
The obesity epidemic and future emergency responders
9-Aug | Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health

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Cardiac : Research
The prevalence of overweight, obesity, and substandard fitness in a population-based firefighter cohort
11-Mar | Institute for Biobehavioral Health Research, National Development and Research

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Cardiac : Research
Effect of Body Mass Index on Left Ventricular Mass in Career Male Firefighters
2016 | The American Journal of Cardiology
Left ventricular (LV) mass is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events; increased LV mass is common among US Ô¨ÅreÔ¨Åghters and plays a major role in Ô¨ÅreÔ¨Åghter sudden cardiac… View Article

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Cardiac : Research
Cardiac Enlargement in US Firefighters
15-Jun-17 | National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Attainable and practical approaches to improve firefighter health and safety targeted to fire service leadership and individual firefighters.

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