Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in Firefighters in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
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Date
2020
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
Over 45% of firefighter deaths are due to a sudden cardiac event caused by underlying coronary
artery disease (CAD) risk factors that can be prevented through adequate CAD risk factor
screening and management. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of CAD risk
factors in firefighters in the City of Cape Town and the relationship between the various CAD
risk factors. This study used a quantitative cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational design.
A total of 124 full-time firefighters of the City of Cape Town (CoCT) Fire and Rescue Service
were conveniently recruited to participate in the study, including males and females of all
ethnicities. Coronary artery disease risk factor information was obtained with a CAD risk factor
assessment form, including, past medical history, smoking status, physical activity behaviour,
ethnicity/race, age and gender.
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Magister Artium (Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science) - MA(SRES)
Keywords
Coronary artery disease, cardiovascular, Heart, Firefighters, Fire rescue