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Association between Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Health in Firefighters.
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Journal of occupational and environmental medicine [J Occup Environ Med] 2023 Jul 01; Vol. 65 (7), pp. e496-e505. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 03. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the association between cardiovascular health (CVH) and musculoskeletal health in firefighters.<br />Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 309 full-time firefighters aged 20 to 65 years. Cardiovascular health encompassed cardiovascular disease risk factors, risk scores, CVH metrics, and heart rate variability. Musculoskeletal health was assessed using two validated questionnaires.<br />Results: Increasing age ( P = 0.004), body mass index ( P < 0.001), body fat percentage ( P < 0.001), diastolic blood pressure ( P = 0.003), total cholesterol ( P = 0.006), and Framingham risk score ( P = 0.011) increased the risk of reporting musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Obesity ( P = 0.018), hypertension ( P = 0.034), and dyslipidemia ( P = 0.005) increased the risk of reporting MSIs. Musculoskeletal discomfort was associated with total cholesterol ( P = 0.0.34) and low-density lipoprotein ( P = 0.014).<br />Conclusions: Adverse cardiovascular disease risk profile was associated with MSIs and musculoskeletal discomfort in firefighters. Firefighters should maintain an ideal CVH profile, especially as they age.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-5948
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37130821
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002872