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Projected incidence of cardiovascular disease in male firefighters based on current risk factor prevalence

J C Licciardone, R D Hagan, S Weiss

    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed

    Insights

    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence in male firefighters is similar to the general population. High rates of hypercholesterolemia and obesity are prevalent risk factors in this occupational group.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant health risk to firefighters.
    • Understanding CVD risk factors in this population is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To project the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in male firefighters.
    • To assess the prevalence of CVD risk factors within this occupational group.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a probability sample of firefighters from two municipal fire departments.
    • Applied the Framingham Study general cardiovascular risk profile to estimate CVD incidence.
    • Analyzed the prevalence of key CVD risk factors, including hypercholesterolemia and obesity.

    Main Results:

    • Hypercholesterolemia (60.9%) and obesity (56.0%) were the most prevalent CVD risk factors.
    • Significant age-related trends were observed for most CVD risk factors.
    • Projected CVD incidence in firefighters did not differ from the general male population (Relative Risk = 1.0).

    Conclusions:

    • The overall projected incidence of cardiovascular disease in male firefighters is comparable to the general male population.
    • Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and obesity are significant concerns within the firefighter population.
    • The methodology employed is valuable for hypothesis generation but has limitations in establishing causality.

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