Policemen with higher baseline blood pressure exhibited greater systolic blood pressure during acute mental stress at 2 minutes (148 vs 128 mmHg; P<0.001) compared to those with lower baseline BP.
Cross-Sectional (n=41)
Do police officers with higher baseline blood pressure exhibit exacerbated cardiovascular reactivity to acute mental stress?
Police officers with baseline systolic blood pressure ≥ 120 mmHg exhibit exaggerated cardiovascular reactivity to acute mental stress, highlighting a potential occupational cardiovascular risk.
Absolute Event Rate: 148% vs 128%
p-value: p=<0.001
Background Overt policing is a stressful occupational duty that burdens the cardiovascular system. Individuals with high blood pressure (BP) have been shown to have exacerbated cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress tests. However, it is unknown whether this premise is the same for policemen. Aim To assess whether police officers with higher baseline BP exhibit exacerbated cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress. Method Forty-one policemen (34 ± 4 years) were divided into two groups: lower BP (SBP 0.005). Conclusion Policemen with a higher baseline BP exhibited greater cardiovascular responses during acute mental stress.
Araújo et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=41). Higher baseline blood pressure (SBP ≥ 120 mmHg) vs. Lower baseline blood pressure (SBP < 120 mmHg) was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure at 2 minutes of acute mental stress (p=<0.001). Policemen with higher baseline blood pressure exhibited greater systolic blood pressure during acute mental stress at 2 minutes (148 vs 128 mmHg; P<0.001) compared to those with lower baseline BP.
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