About The Study: In this cohort study of World Trade Center responders who survived these unique exposures and participated in a longitudinal follow-up study of cognition from 2014 through 2022, when compared with responders with the lowest exposure levels or responders who used personalized protective equipment (PPE), more severe exposure to dust or debris was significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia before 65 years of age. This study suggests that the reliable use of PPE might help prevent the onset of dementia before age 65 years among individuals exposed to an uncontrolled building collapse. Future research is warranted to determine cerebral biomarkers for individuals with exposure-associated dementia.
About The Study: In this cohort study of World Trade Center responders who survived these unique exposures and participated in a longitudinal follow-up study of cognition from 2014 through 2022, when compared with responders with the lowest exposure levels or responders who used personalized protective equipment (PPE), more severe exposure to dust or debris was significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia before 65 years of age. This study suggests that the reliable use of PPE might help prevent the onset of dementia before age 65 years among individuals exposed to an uncontrolled building collapse. Future research is warranted to determine cerebral biomarkers for individuals with exposure-associated dementia.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Sean A. P. Clouston, Ph.D., email sean.clouston@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
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Cassandra Pierce. (June 12, 2024). Incidence of dementia before age 65 years among World Trade Center attack responders. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/incidence-of-dementia-before-age-65-years-among-world-trade-center-attack-responders/
Cassandra Pierce. "Incidence of dementia before age 65 years among World Trade Center attack responders." Scienmag, 12 June 2024, https://scienmag.com/incidence-of-dementia-before-age-65-years-among-world-trade-center-attack-responders/. Accessed 5 September 2026.
Cassandra Pierce. "Incidence of dementia before age 65 years among World Trade Center attack responders." Scienmag. June 12, 2024. https://scienmag.com/incidence-of-dementia-before-age-65-years-among-world-trade-center-attack-responders/
