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Ultrafine particle exposure during fire suppression–is it an important contributory factor for coronary heart disease in firefighters?

Author: Baxter CS, Ross CS, Fabian T, Borgerson JL, Shawon J, Gandhi PD, Dalton JM, Lockey JE
Date Published: Aug-10
Publisher: Department of Environmental Health, University of Cincinnati Academic Medic
Keywords: overhaul, firen

Self-reported cardiac risks and interest in risk modification among volunteer firefighters: a survey-based study Popular

Author: Scanlon P., Ablah E.
Date Published: December 1, 2008
Publisher: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technolog
Keywords: firefightern, medical risk

The leading cause of death of American firefighters in the 21st century: a study of the impact of occupational stress on cardiovascular disease

Author: Pendergast, Deborah A.
Date Published: 2004
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, job stress, cardiovascular disease

Illness, Injuries, and Fatalities Among Wildland Firefighters

Author: Richard J. Mangan
Date Published: 1999
Publisher: USDA Forest Service
Keywords: medical risks, environmental risks, situational risks, wildland firefighting, Initiative 6, Initiative 2

Heart rate response of firefighters to actual emergencies. Implications for cardiorespiratory fitness

Author: Sothmann, MS; Saupe, K; Jasenof, D; Blaney, J
Date Published: 1992 Aug;34(8):797-8
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Keywords: heart function, medical fitness, heart rate, Initiative 6

Heart rate and ECG responses of fire fighters Popular

Author: Barnard RJ, Duncan HW.
Date Published: April 1975
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, heart function, medical fitness, heart rate

Near-maximal ECG stress testing and coronary artery disease risk factor analysis in Los Angeles City fire fighters.

Author: Barnard RJ, Gardner GW, Diaco NV, Kattus AA.
Date Published: November 1975
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, medical fitness, ECG stress test

Pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms in wildland firefighters Popular

Author: Rothman N, Ford DP, Baser ME, Hansen JA, O'Toole T, Tockman MS, Strickland PT.
Date Published: November 1991
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, lung function, respiratory symptoms, medical fitness

Baseline measurements of smoke exposure among wildland firefighters.

Author: Reinhardt TE, Ottmar RD.
Date Published: September 2004
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Keywords: Initiative 2, wildland firefighting, smoke exposure

Presumption for selected cancers and occupation as a firefighter in Manitoba: the rationale for recent Canadian legislation on presumption

Author: Tee L. Guidotti
Date Published: 2003 - Vol. 4, No.2/
Publisher: International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, cancer