Coronary artery disease risk factors among fire-fighters in the Western Cape Province
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Date
2017
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
The work demands involved in fire-fighting place significant stress on the
cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of on-duty death among
fire fighters and is a major cause of morbidity. This study investigated the prevalence of
coronary artery disease risk factors among career fire fighters in the Western Cape.
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Magister Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science - MSRES
Keywords
Coronary artery disease, Fire fighters, Cape Town, Western Cape, Cardio-vascular system