Firefighters and Cardiac Disease

Denise Smith
Denise Smith
Denise Smith at FDIC International

Heart health is still a major issue for firefighters in the United States, and cardiovascular disease is still a prominent killer of fire service members. In this Webcast, Dr. Denise Smith, professor of Health and Human Physiological Sciences at Skidmore College and director of the First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory, examines firefighter cardiac health in detail and discusses prevention strategies to help minimize your risks.

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