PMID: 15335658Jun 1, 1995Paper

Occupational medicine for policing

Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
A Trottier, J Brown

Abstract

A wide variety of medical conditions may be associated with police work. Unlike other occupations where a specific link can be traced between an exposure or an action and a specific pathology, the link between police work and disease is more problematic. The medical conditions which seem to be associated with police work are all conditions for which numerous other risk factors are identifiable. These risk factors include physical inactivity, poor nutritional practices, cigarette smoking and alcohol overuse. While it is undoubtedly desirable to minimise these risk factors in any patient population it is imperative, given the increased risks among police personnel, that aggressive attempts he undertaken to reduce cumulative risks. The physician plays an important part in this process by screening for specific conditions associated with police work, by educating the police officer about increased risks and by encouraging lifestyle choices that will reduce risk. It is also important that the physician encourages the use of personal protective equipment where appropriate. Periodic health assessment of police officers by a physician knowledgeable about police work should include education about the risks associated with the occupatio...Continue Reading

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