Association between metabolic syndrome and physical fitness in firefighters: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Among the emergency services, firefighters have the highest percentage of mortality (45%) due to sudden cardiac death, with the majority related to underlying cardiovascular disease. This necessitates that firefighters stay in good physical condition and maintain adequate cardiovascular fitness to cope with these stressors and perform their duties with minimal health risks. Therefore, this study aims to determine the association between metabolic syndrome and physical fitness in firefighters.

Methods

The authors will search the following electronic databases: PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS and Web of Science, with no limitations to publication year. For data extraction, the two principal reviewers will use a general data extraction form to retrieve the key characteristi

SUBMITTER: Ras J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature