Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
Abstract
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 prevalence of coronary artery
disease (CAD) risk factors in firefighters in the City of Cape Town
(CoCT).The study used a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive design. A total of 124 full-time firefighters
were conveniently recruited between September and November
2019 from the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service.