Low-density plaque prevalence

1. Firefighting occupation is associated with low-density plaque prevalence in humans (31% vs 19%).

   “prevalence of low-density plaque (31% vs 19%), all p ≤ 0.01.”

   HumansLos Angeles Fire Department firefighters compared with matched controlscoronary arteryn = 302

   Coronary Plaque Burden and Progression in Los Angeles Firefighters Versus Matched Controls: A Cohort Study

   Journal of occupational and environmental medicine·13 Oct 2026

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