Publications by authors named "Carly McMorrow"
Article Synopsis
- Firefighters have high cardiac-related death rates due to job stress, with aerobic fitness being a crucial, modifiable risk factor; however, many fire stations lack the proper equipment and wellness programs to assess and maintain fitness levels.
- The study validated the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) as a measure of aerobic capacity against more intense testing methods, like the maximal treadmill test and the Gerkin protocol.
- Although the 6MWT underestimated true aerobic capacity compared to treadmill results, it provides a more accessible option for fire departments to regularly monitor firefighters' fitness and improve their overall health.
Background: Impaired cardiovascular health is a concern for firefighters, with over 50% of line-of-duty deaths having cardiac causes. Many firefighters have hypertension and <25% have their blood pressure (BP) controlled. The alarm response could be an unidentified cardiac risk, but interestingly, the BP response to different calls and on-the-job activity is unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Firefighters have a high risk of cardiovascular incidence due to their poor health, fitness, and dietary habits. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of a diet and exercise intervention within firefighters delivered exclusively via telehealth to help reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the firefighters' perception of their health was assessed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBlood pressure (BP) responses are controlled by various factors and understanding how BP changes is important to occupational health. This paper presents a review of the literature that reports BP responses in the firefighter population. Hypertension is one of the main risk factors underlying the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cardiac incidents remain the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in firefighters.
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