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Predictors Of Arterial Stiffness In Law Enforcement Officers, Jason Michael Keeler
Predictors Of Arterial Stiffness In Law Enforcement Officers, Jason Michael Keeler
Theses and Dissertations--Kinesiology and Health Promotion
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among law enforcement officers (LEOs) is slightly higher than the general population. Furthermore, the prevalence of CVD doubles among LEOs following retirement compared to the general population. The measure of arterial stiffness serves as an independent risk factor that has prognostic value for future incidence of CVD. However, there is limited research on lifestyle, occupational, and demographic factors that may be associated with increased arterial stiffness in LEOs. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to compare the level of arterial stiffness among LEOs versus the general population and to identify lifestyle, occupational, and …