AOHC Encore 2022-318: Resident Research Presentations Part 2

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Video Summary

In the first video, Dr. Ian Shoneman presents his research on cold weather-related injuries in OSHA's severe injury reports. He analyzes the data from October 2015 to September 2019 to identify trends and risk factors associated with these injuries. The study highlights the prevalence of cold weather-related injuries and emphasizes the importance of awareness and prevention strategies in the workplace. Dr. Shoneman acknowledges the support and guidance of his mentors at OSHA.<br /><br />The second video features two presentations by Dr. Samuel Koh. The first presentation discusses the decline in health and fitness among firefighters after their initial training. Dr. Koh emphasizes the increased BMI, body fat percentage, and blood pressure among firefighters during their probationary period. The second presentation focuses on the benefits of a Mediterranean lifestyle for firefighters. Dr. Koh's study shows that maintaining a Mediterranean lifestyle contributes to improved fitness and lower rates of hypertension among firefighters. However, the challenge lies in sustaining this lifestyle after initial training, leading to a decline in overall health and fitness. The presentations underscore the need for interventions to improve the long-term health and fitness of firefighters, taking into account cultural factors and station-specific environments. The video was presented at an occupational and environmental medicine conference and was funded by the ERC and the Kennedy School.<br /><br />Please note that the credit for the research presentations goes to Dr. Ian Shoneman and Dr. Samuel Koh, respectively.

Keywords

cold weather-related injuries

OSHA severe injury reports

trends

risk factors

awareness

prevention strategies

firefighters

initial training

BMI

body fat percentage

blood pressure

Mediterranean lifestyle