Mortality in Florida professional firefighters, 1972 to 1999

Ma, Fangchao; Fleming, Lora E.; Lee, Dong Hoon; Trapido, Edward; Gerace, Terence A.; Li, Hong; Lai, Shenghan

doi:10.1002/ajim.20160

Cited by 72 publications

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“…23 We have recently reported an increased mortality from thyroid cancer in male Florida firefighters. 25 In the present study, we also found an increased incidence from thyroid cancer in both male and female firefighters. Epidemiologic evidence with regard to the possible association between occupational exposure to ionizing radiation and thyroid cancer has been inconsistent.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 78%

Cancer Incidence in Florida Professional Firefighters, 1981 to 1999

Fleming

Lee

et al. 2006

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Cancer Incidence in Florida Professional Firefighters, 1981 to 1999

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Lee

et al. 2006

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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“…In addition to potentially elevated risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, many studies have reported an elevated risk of several types of cancer among the firefighting population (7,21,38,40,41,54). The most common forms of cancer identified include thyroid cancer, breast, brain, prostate, esophageal, and lung cancer.…”

Section: Occupational Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physiological Determinants of the Candidate Physical Ability Test in Firefighters

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Bennett²,

Hanson³

et al. 2010

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relative importance of physiological characteristics during firefighting performance, as assessed by the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Participants included professional and volunteer firefighters, ages 18-39 (n=33). Muscle strength, muscle endurance, muscle power, body composition, aerobic capacity, anaerobic fitness, and the cardiovascular response to stairclimbing were assessed to determine the physiological characteristics of the participants. To quantify firefighting performance, the CPAT was administered by members of the fire service.Absolute and relative mean power during Wingate anaerobic cycling test (WAnT), relative peak power during WAnT, and absolute maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max) were significantly higher in those who passed the CPAT (n=18), compared to those who failed (n=15) (P < 0.01). Absolute and relative mean power during WAnT, fatigue index during WAnT, absolute VO 2 max, upper body strength, and the heart rate response to stairclimbing were all significantly related to CPAT performance time (all P < 0.01).However, absolute VO 2 max and anaerobic fatigue resistance during WAnT combined were the best predictors of total CPAT performance (Adj. R 2 = 0.817; P < 0.001).

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“…A large study carried out in the Nordic countries reported higher than expected standardized incidence rates among journalists, cooks, stewards, printers, artistic workers, and building caretakers [ 106 ]; the authors underline that a common characteristic of these occupations is that they usually include shift work, which has been associated with increased breast cancer risk in women [ 79 ]. A significantly increased risk of dying from breast cancer has been reported in policemen [ 213 ] and in professional fi refi ghters [ 214 ], but the incidence of breast cancer was not increased in the same cohort [ 215 ]. A recent European case-control study found a twofold increased risk, possibly due to petroleum and other organic solvents, especially among motor vehicle mechanics and painters.…”

Section: Various Occupationsmentioning

confidence: 97%