A Descriptive Analysis of Body Composition Among Forest Firefighters in Spain.

Objective: To determine the body composition profile of forest firefighters. Data were collected from 701 forest firefighters. Methods: We have carried out this analysis using a bioimpedance scale BC-601 of the brand Tanita(R)ISO 9001 Certified. Results: Obtained values of body mass index 24.85 in women and 27.83 in men. The visceral fat index was 5 in women and 9 in men. In both cases, taking as reference the values proposed by the WHO, women are within a low-moderate risk of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. Men are at a moderate-high risk. Conclusions: The values obtained in the analysis show that forest firefighters have a moderate risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in the future. It is effective to propose future works that elaborate specific physical activity plans to improve their health profile.