Officers can now test their level of cardiac risk through this affordable program Studies show diet and exercise alone may not be enough to prevent heart disease _____ Written By: Police1 BrandFocus Staff Photo of actual patient shown Law enforcement officers choose their career paths for many reasons. Some want to serve their community whileRead more
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Officers can now test their level of cardiac risk through this affordable program A simple blood test promises to be a more reliable predictor of risk _____ Written By: Laura Neitzel Law enforcement officers experience an average life expectancy that’s 22 years shorter than the general public. So, why do law enforcement officers have anRead more
Addressing the critical issues of cardiac health for police officers _____ Access this on-demand webinar by completing the “Watch this Police1 on-demand webinar” box on this page! Law enforcement officers’ average life expectancy is 22 years shorter than the general public. The number one killer of officers is cardiovascular disease. Sigma Tactical Wellness hasRead more
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of LEOs – here’s how to protect yourself. Officers concerned about their health and well-being can now turn to this evaluation program for help. _____ Written By: Courtney Levin / Police1 BrandFocus Staff Photo of actual patient shown Many consider law enforcement to be one of the most dangerous professionsRead more
Introduction Twenty-two years – it is staggering. The average life expectancy of a police officer in the United States is twenty-two years less than their civilian counterparts.[1] As a police officer, life expectancy is only 57 years, compared to 69 years in the civilian sector. This, however, is just the tip of the iceberg.[2] ARead more