Police officers in the line of work face an overabundant amount of stress. It has been shown that police officers are at an increased risk for cardiovascular events and even emotional difficulties such as depression.
More than 400 police officers have participated in a study with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The Science Daily Reports more than 400 police officers have participated in the study to date, with the researchers aiming for 500. Results from the study shows, among other findings, that officers over age 40 had a higher 10-year risk of a coronary event compared to average national standards; 72 percent of female officers and 43 percent of male officers, had higher-than-recommended cholesterol levels; and police officers as a group had higher-than-average pulse rates and diastolic blood pressure.
