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Differences In Preventable Cardiovascular-Related Versus Unavoidable Occupational Causes Of Firefighter Fatalities On Duty, Amy Goad, Dnp, Ms, Np-C
Differences In Preventable Cardiovascular-Related Versus Unavoidable Occupational Causes Of Firefighter Fatalities On Duty, Amy Goad, Dnp, Ms, Np-C
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Background: Firefighters across the United States face high fatality rates in the line of duty of which many are likely related to preventable cardiovascular risk factors.
Objectives: To assess differences in firefighter cardiovascular-related versus unavoidable occupational-related fatalities by career status, age, smoking, obesity, and hypertension.
Methods: We used an exploratory, comparative secondary data analysis design. We extracted data from a national database of deceased firefighters over 14 years. Variables extracted were career status, age, smoking, obesity, and hypertension as well as the reason for death while on duty (i.e., cardiovascular-related or unavoidable occupational-related death). Data were analyzed using Chi-Square to …