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Firefighter Characteristics.
| Variable (n = 24) | |
|---|---|
| General characteristics | |
| Age (yr) | 34.8 (9.7) |
| Gender (male/female) | 19/5 |
| Years as a firefighter | 12 (8.9) |
| Type of firefighter (career/volunteer) | 20/4 |
| Height (cm) | 175.0 (7.5) |
| Weight (kg) | 96.1 (15.1) |
| BMI (kg · m2) | 28.1 (3.6) |
| Body fat (%) | 23.9 (6.3) |
| Blood pressure measures | |
| Brachial SBP (mmHg) | 121.8 (8.6) |
| Brachial SBP (mmHg) | 71.4 (7.0) |
Mean (± SD). BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure
