Prevalence and predictors of obesity among women in the fire service.

Sara A JahnkeChristopher KaipustNattinee JitnarinBrittany S HollerbachMaria D H KoeppelChristopher K HaddockWalker S C Poston

Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2021)

Findings highlight that women firefighters have been successful in overcoming the occupational risks, such as a challenging nutrition environment, inconsistent schedules, limited time for fitness, and the metabolic impact of shift work, that put firefighters at increased risk for obesity.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
cervical cancer screening
risk factors
body composition
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
skeletal muscle
risk assessment