Weight- perception in male career firefighters and its association with cardiovascular risk factors

Weight- perception in male career firefighters and its association with cardiovascular risk factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, and is also increasing among public safety professionals like firefighters who are expected to be fit and more active. The present study evaluates the associations...

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Main Authors: Baur Dorothee M, Christophi Costas A, Tsismenakis Antonios J, Jahnke Sara A, Kales Stefanos N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Weight perception
Cardio-respiratory fitness
Firefighters
Obesity
Cardiovascular-risk factors
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/480

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