Why the study?
What is the prevalence of self-reported cardiac risk factors among urban paramedics and ED nurses?
What is the prevalence of self-reported cardiac risk factors among urban paramedics and ED nurses?
A significant proportion of urban paramedics and ED nurses self-report being at high or very high risk for cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions in this population.
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May warrant occupational wellness screening in emergency responders; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Barrett et al. (2000) studied this question.
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