Firefighters At Risk of Prostrate Cancer Study Shows

Firefighters are exposed to all types of risks beyond just the fire. That could include stress, injury during training, heart attacks and now prostrate cancer. This interesting research helps to show that firefighers are 1.21X at a higher risk of prostate cancer compared to the general population due to being exposed to PFAS. Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters

I'm a supporter of firefighting and do this activity from time to time. I will be doing this more often in the near future as I have been doing some traveling but help my community as best I can. It is certainly better than sitting home and eating potato chips and watching reruns on Netflix/Hulu. It takes some time to learn the ropes and I'm a low boil learner. 😕

Firefighters are needed more now than ever before considering the impact of forest fires and natural disasters. Training can be long but rewarding. Rural firefighters often must deal with environmental variables that requires experience. They must also deal with the issue of future health risks related to their activities. 

It found the video on this study that I thought was helpful. I will include more information on firefighting in general because its an excellent occupation that deserves more respect and encouragement. As we move forward into a world of possible less resources, assuming we don't bump up into the next economic platform and embrace fiscal solvencey, we will need people to get involved. 

Interesting study....