Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
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Date
2021
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PAGEpress
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.
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Coronary artery disease, Risk factors, Firefighters, City of Cape Town, Rescue service, Cardiac death
Citation
Ras, J., & Leach, L. (2021). Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study. Journal of Public Health Research,10(1)