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Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk, putting firefighters in even more danger
Two forces of nature are colliding in the western United States, and wildland firefighters are caught in the middle.
Sep 11, 2020
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Wildfire smoke inhalation puts firefighters at risk
A recent study co-authored by CUNY SPH Professor Ilias Kavouras examined the cardiovascular and pulmonary effects of smoke inhalation in firefighters. The study revealed that firefighters are inhaling large quantities of ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Limit fire service instructors' exposures per month to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
New research published in Experimental Physiology suggests that fire service instructors are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases due to higher levels of inflammation in their blood, and so their exposure should be ...
May 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wildfire smoke worsens coronavirus risk, putting firefighters in extra danger
As summer approaches, two forces of nature are on a collision course, and wildland firefighters will be caught in the middle.
Apr 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
To improve firefighters' mental health, we can't wait for them to reach out—we need to 'reach in'
Many firefighters will by now be exhausted, having been on the front line of Australia's bushfire crisis for weeks or months.
Jan 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among firefighters
New findings by a University of Houston psychology professor indicate that among firefighters, distress tolerance amplifies associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol use severity. In the ...
Dec 3, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Firefighters can ease one another's job stress, but loving spouses may increase it
Strong same-sex friendships among male firefighters can help cut down on their stress—but loving relationships with their wives may increase anxiety for those who constantly face danger, according to a Baylor University ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Burnout: Sleepless firefighters at risk of exhaustion and mental health conditions
Sleep disturbances and mental health challenges are putting close to half of America's firefighters at high risk of emotional fatigue and exhaustion, new research shows.
Jun 21, 2019
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New Hampshire sues 3M, Dupont, other chemical companies
New Hampshire is suing eight companies including 3M and Dupont for damage it says has been caused statewide by a class of potentially toxic chemicals found in everything from pizza boxes to fast-food wrappers.
May 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Female firefighters more likely to suffer PTSD, contemplate suicide
In the heavily male-dominated firefighting profession, females seem to take on a majority of stress. Consuelo Arbona, UH professor of counseling psychology reports in the journal Occupational Medicine that one-fifth of female ...
May 21, 2019
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