Study Links 9/11 Firefighters To Heightened Risk Of Heart Disease

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association highlights the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among firefighters exposed to dust from the World Trade Center after 9/11. Those who arrived early or worked longer at the site face higher risks. Despite these findings, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 does not cover these conditions. Over 200 firefighters have died from related illnesses, underscoring the need for ongoing health monitoring of disaster survivors.

What is the significance of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 in relation to the findings of the study?

What do the study's authors emphasize regarding the health of survivors of disasters?