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Taking Care of Your Wellness: 5 Factors that Can Contribute to Poor Heart Health in First Responders

First Responder Wellness

First responders have some of the highest rates of heart-related health issues including heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest. The average age of a police officer who has suffered a heart attack is 49 years, while the average for the general population is 64.7 years, according to research conducted by the IACP.