Doctors discover that 9/11 first responders are at risk of ANOTHER terminal health condition: dementia READ MORE: Research reveals how five lifestyle changes may halt dementia By Maiya Focht Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:20 BST, 13 June 2024 | Updated: 16:23 BST, 13 June 2024 e-mail View comments The first responders who sprang into action in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks have had no shortage of hardships in the years since - dealing with a huge increase in heart attack, stroke, cancer , PTSD and other mental health issues. Now, doctors are adding another devastating condition to that list: dementia.
In a new study, academics found police officers, rescue crews, survivors and other first responders were nearly 40 times more likely to develop the memory-robbing disease under 65 than the average American. Researchers warned the tiny, toxic dust inhaled on that day may have penetrated their bloodstreams and caused inflammation which can lead to poor blood-flow to the brain, causing dementia-like symptoms. A paramedic and a police officer breath oxygen after the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed Dozens of first responders continue to succumb to cancers and respiratory ailments connected to their heroism on 9/11.
Now doctors suggest they could be at risk of dementia as well The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open , looked at 5,000 9/11 responders younger than 65 without pre-existing signs of.
