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A 7-Month Multi-Disciplinary Health Lifestyle Intervention Effectively Improved Cardiometabolic Risk Profile of Firefighters
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The study focused on a 7-month healthy lifestyle intervention for male firefighters, aiming to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors. With components of exercise, diet, and sleep improvement, the intervention led to significant enhancements in body composition, blood glucose levels, and a decrease in hypertension prevalence. Participants who adhered fully to the program saw greater improvements. Behavior changes included increased physical activity and better diet, resulting in a decrease in metabolic syndrome prevalence. The intervention showed effectiveness in altering behaviors and reducing cardiometabolic risks among firefighters, stressing the importance of lifestyle modifications for cardiovascular health in this group. Another research revealed a high prevalence of obesity and high blood pressure among firefighters due to job-related stressors, like smoke exposure and disrupted sleep. Lifestyle interventions, including exercise, dietary modifications, and improved sleep, were successful in decreasing obesity and enhancing cardiovascular risk factors. Despite limitations like a small sample size, the intervention showed promise in lowering cardiovascular risks in firefighters, signifying the necessity of promoting healthy habits in this occupation. Consistent efforts focusing on physical fitness, diet, and sleep could lead to improved cardiometabolic health outcomes in this high-risk group.
Keywords
healthy lifestyle intervention
male firefighters
cardiometabolic risk factors
exercise
diet
sleep improvement
body composition
blood glucose levels
hypertension prevalence
metabolic syndrome
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