FDNY Pushes to Expand List of Covered 9/11-Related Illnesses

FDNY pushes to expand list of covered 9/11-related illnesses

FDNY researchers are seeking federal coverage for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and other conditions as firefighters and EMS members exposed to Ground Zero toxins age

FDNY wants feds to include cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline to 9/11 illness list

Studies by the FDNY WTC Health Program show that a higher percentage of FDNY members exposed to the toxins at Ground Zero have come down with these diseases than the average population, FDNY WTC Health Program director Dr. David Prezant said at a press conference at FDNY headquarters in downtown Brooklyn Tuesday.