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. 2024 Feb 8;12(4):440. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12040440

Table 1.

Description of prominent morbidities within the fire service and potential countermeasures to be utilized by fire departments.

Morbidity Cardiovascular Disease Psychological Disorders Cancer
Countermeasure

  • Medical and fitness screenings;

  • Regular physical activity;

  • Nutritious dietary intake;

  • Promote sleep hygiene

  • Practice mindfulness and meditation;

  • Utilize positive coping mechanisms;

  • Immediately address traumatic events

  • Perform frequent cancer screenings;

  • Maintain PPE;

  • Reduce environmental and behavioral exposures;

  • Eliminate use of carcinogenic foaming retardants

PPE: Personal protective equipment.