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Related factors for preserving firefighter's pulmonary function.
Seonggyu Kim1, Ye-Eun Jeon1, Hyeseung Ryu1
1Department of Occupational and Environment Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea.
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|November 10, 2021
Summary
Firefighter lung function declines with age and higher body fat. Increasing height and skeletal muscle mass can help maintain lung capacity, suggesting targeted fitness and weight management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Firefighters face respiratory hazards requiring protective management.
- Lung function deterioration is a concern in this population.
- Identifying factors influencing lung health is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare factors affecting firefighters' lung function.
- To identify management strategies to mitigate lung function decline.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 1,108 male firefighters.
- Collected data on lifestyle, medical history, body composition (including height-adjusted skeletal muscle index - hSMI), and lung function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, PEF).
- Utilized univariate and multivariate regression analyses to identify influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Lung function (FEV1, FVC) negatively correlated with age, body fat percentage, and duty year.
- Positive correlations found between lung function and height and hSMI.
- Exercise frequency (>3 times/week) reduced the impact of work history on FEV1 and body fat on FEV1/FVC.
Conclusions:
- Reducing body fat percentage is recommended for maintaining firefighter lung function.
- Increasing skeletal muscle mass is advised to support lung health.
- Targeted management strategies focusing on body composition can benefit firefighters.
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