Assessment of cardiometabolic health, diet and physical activity in helicopter rescue paramedics

Conclusions: For ICFPs included in this study, HRQoL, cardiometabolic and physical activity outcomes are representative of good health. Although shift work influences the amount of physical activity, ICFPs exceeded minimum recommendations even when rostered to duty. Despite lengthy careers in EMS, ICFPs demonstrate an excellent health profile that is likely due to high physical activity levels and healthy BMI. This information may be useful in guiding health interventions in the wider EMS workforce.PMID:33760682 | DOI:10.1080/10903127.2021.1907492

Source: Prehospital Emergency Care - March 24, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ben Meadley Luke Perraton Karen Smith Maxine P Bonham Kelly-Ann Bowles Source Type: research