Cardiovascular disease among firefighters.
The author reviews the literature of the past 20 years on heart disease among firefighters, covering the specific aspects of firefighting that may be related to potential cardiovascular disease. The author then outlines steps that can be taken to reduce the risks of developing cardiovascular disease.
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Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Washington, DC, USA.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate