Firefighters • Health Programs • 9/11 Injuries
Heart Risk Factors Might Indicate Lung Problems in 9/11 Responders
By Michael Barasch
Firefighters and others who were exposed to dangerous particulate matter at the World Trade Center site should also be aware that certain medical conditions associated with heart disease, such as abdominal obesity and high blood pressure, can increase the likelihood of developing lung problems. What doctors call “metabolic syndrome” has long been associated with an […]
