9/11 Linked to Two Heart Disease Culprits: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
High levels of exposure to inhaled particulate matter by first responders at Ground Zero has been linked to the risk of obstructed sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both conditions that may impact cardiovascular health, researchers say, adding, "as a result of our new study findings, we plan to further closely monitor our WTC first responders for heart disease warning signs."