Open AccessLong-term Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Firefighters After the World Trade Center Disaster
Author(s) -
Hillel W. Cohen,
Rachel ZeigOwens,
Cynthia Joe,
Charles B. Hall,
Mayris P. Webber,
Michael D. Weiden,
Krystal L. Cleven,
Nadia Jaber,
Molly Skerker,
Jennifer Yip,
Theresa Schwartz,
David J. Prezant
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jama network open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 2574-3805
DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.9775
Subject(s) - medicine , myocardial infarction , angina , hazard ratio , cardiology , coronary artery disease , stroke (engine) , proportional hazards model , cohort , confidence interval , mechanical engineering , engineering
Key Points Question Is World Trade Center exposure on and after September 11, 2001, associated with long-term cardiovascular disease risk in Fire Department of the City of New York firefighters? Findings In this cohort study of 9796 firefighters, age-adjusted incident rates of cardiovascular disease were higher for firefighters with greater World Trade Center exposure. Both acute World Trade Center as well as repeated exposure during 6 or more months at the World Trade Center site appeared to be associated with long-term elevated cardiovascular disease risk. Meaning These findings suggest the continued need for long-term monitoring of the health of survivors of disasters.
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