Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors in Firefighters in the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service – A Descriptive Study

Background Over 45% of firefighter deaths are attributable to sudden cardiac death related coronary artery disease (CAD), with many these attributed comorbidities. The purpose the study is determine prevalence (CAD) risk factors in firefighters City Cape Town (CoCT). Design and methods used a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive design. A total 124 full-time were conveniently recruited between September November 2019 from Fire Rescue Service. Results most prevalent CAD among hypertension (33.1%), obesity (37.1%), cigarette smoking (39.5%) dyslipidaemia (40.3%). 41.9% categorized as low-risk, 54.8% moderate-risk, 3.2% high-risk for CAD. Conclusion majority had at least one factor, older males having highest multiple factors. Compared other regions world, (CoCT) have higher smoking. Preventative behavioural strategies education on should be promoted mitigate development