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Emergency service workers need their whole body insured
When it comes to health insurance, there’s so much choice.
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5 times more likely to have heart disease in your FIFTIES. Emergency staff face even greater risk
People as young as 40 need to begin paying attention to this, however the danger zone is in the 50’s.
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Emergency workers have a higher risk for metabolic syndrome, dangerously linked to stroke
But more than 80% of strokes can be prevented.
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Emergency Services at greater risk of suicide
Pressures on the job compound over the years and can lead to suicidal thoughts.
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Young men are most at risk of testicular cancer
Although it affects small numbers in comparison to other health issues, it’s important to discuss.
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Why first responders need to prepare for, and protect against, COPD
This slow-moving disease causes inflammation and blocks air from the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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Crohn’s disease impacts the young
It can make daily life difficult, especially for those in emergency services.
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Emergency workers are diagnosed with type-2 diabetes at a higher rate
Being over 45 and having a history of heart disease are risk factors, but what’s more important to know is what you can control.
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Support your partner in emergency services
If your partner is in emergency services, whether through their job or as a volunteer, do your best to support them – both physically and emotionally.