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A Descriptive Analysis of Body Composition Among Forest Firefighters in Spain
Beatriz Crespo-Ruiz1, Paula Esteban García, Cristina Fernández-Vega
1Physical Activity and Science Sport Faculty of Castilla la Mancha University, Toledo, Spain (Dr Crespo-Ruiz, Dr Esteban García), Freedom and Flow Company (Ms Fernández-Vega, Ms Crespo-Ruiz, Ms Rivas-Galan).
Objective:
To determine the body composition profile of forest firefighters. Data were collected from 701 forest firefighters.
Methods:
We have carried out this analysis using a bioimpedance scale BC-601 of the brand Tanita ISO 9001 Certified.
Results:
Obtained values of body mass index 24.85 in women and 27.83 in men. The visceral fat index was 5 in women and 9 in men. In both cases, taking as reference the values proposed by the WHO, women are within a low-moderate risk of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. Men are at a moderate-high risk.
Conclusions:
The values obtained in the analysis show that forest firefighters have a moderate risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in the future. It is effective to propose future works that elaborate specific physical activity plans to improve their health profile.
