Severe exposure during 9/11 cleanup linked to early-onset dementia in responders

Severe exposure during 9/11 cleanup linked to early-onset dementia in responders

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that individuals who responded to the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks and were heavily exposed to dust and debris were significantly more likely to develop dementia before the age of 65. The more intense the exposure—particularly for those working directly on the debris pile without protective equipment—the greater the risk. Responders with minimal dust exposure or those who …