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Novel coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion Read
(AOSIS, 2020)
The novel coronavirus (NCOVID-19) has quickly become a public health concern globally and needs urgent attention. While there is no current evidence of vaccines and specific drugs to prevent and treat the ailments emanating ...
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). ...
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors among male fire-fighters in Cape Town, South Africa
(bioRxiv, 2021)
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity
and on-duty mortality among fire-fighters. This study investigated
the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors among
firefighters in Cape Town, South ...
Body image, weight discrepancy and body mass index among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(AJOL, 2020)
This study examined the relationship between body image, weight discrepancy and body mass
index among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 183 university students
aged 18.7±1.17 years volunteered ...
Relationship between physical activity, coronary artery disease risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
(SAGE, 2022)
Musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters are a common occurrence, that increase as firefighters age, and may be related to
the firefighters’ physical activity habits outside of the job. Certain CAD risk factors, such as ...
Recommendations to enhance parental involvement and adolescent participation in physical activity
(MPDI, 2022)
Adolescents are influenced by external factors which may impact their
level of physical activity. Parents require specific strategies to become involved and to increase
physical activity participation in adolescence. ...
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 ...
Effects of cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health and physical fitness on occupational performance of firefighters: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMC, 2022)
Firefighting is a hazardous occupation,
where firefighters are involved in life-threatening
situations, being placed under tremendous physical strain,
while wearing heavy and insulated equipment to protect
them from ...
Effects of an isometric exercise training program on muscular strength, ankle mobility, and balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower legs in South Africa
(Springer, 2022)
Background: Patients who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower leg experience a greater risk of falls due to a decrease in strength of the lower extremities.
Methods: Fourteen participants, diagnosed ...