-Police officers have a 55% chance of dying from 55-60 years old; a white man in the general population in the same age group has only a 1% chance of dying
-Life expectancy of police officers is about 21.9 years shorter than the general population
-Deaths from all diseases of the cardiovascular system were significantly higher than deaths in the general population
-46% died of cardiovascular disease
-Medical costs after a heart attack can range from $400,000 - $750,000/person
-Baseline cardiovascular screening/treatment costs roughly $1,000/person over 4-5 years
INJURY PREVENTION
-Academy training as well as department duties can lead to potential injury-Injury prevention should be a crucial role in every department
-Knee injuries, sprained ankles, and other minor injuries often lead to light duty
-Departments which are small cannot afford to have even fewer officers on light duty
-Physical fitness programs should never lead to injuries if they are done properly
OBESITY
-Obese officers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome, numerous cardiovascular diseases
-Metabolic Syndrome risk factors
-48-inch waist for males or 36-inch waist for females
-high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, high blood pressure, & high fasting glucose levels
-It is estimated 40% of police officers are obese compared to 32% in the general population
“The key to the prevention, detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease is the development of a cardiovascular screening program and an overall wellness program.”
-Dr. Jon Sheinberg, Cardiologist & Cedar Park (Texas) Police Department Officer
REFERENCE
Officer Health and Organizational Wellness: Emerging Issues and Recommendations. (2017). Retrieved from https://cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/Publications/cops-w0860-pub.pdf
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