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Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
(PAGEpress, 2021)
Over 45% of firefighter deaths are attributable to
sudden cardiac death related to coronary artery disease (CAD),
with many of these deaths attributed to comorbidities. The purpose of the study is to determine the ...
Knowledge and attitude toward health and CVD risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South Africa
(PAGEpress, 2021)
Firefighting is a hazardous occupation, and the firefighters’ fitness for duty is
affected by their knowledge of and attitudes toward their health and their relationship in the
development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ...
Association between major coronary artery disease risk factors in the city of Cape Town firefighter and rescue service
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2021)
Background:
Many CAD risk factors occur concurrently, increasing the odds of the development of other risk factors, which is particularly seen in male and
older firefighters.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was ...