Event Brief
9/11 first responders seek dementia coverage
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: NBC News reports that some 9/11 first responders are being diagnosed with dementia. Researchers believe it may be linked to exposure to toxins at Ground Zero, but dementia is not included among conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program.
WHO: NBC News’ Tom Llamas; 9/11 first responders; researchers; World Trade Center Health Program
WHAT: First responders diagnosed with dementia seek coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Dementia is not one of the conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, despite beliefs it may be connected to toxin exposure at Ground Zero.
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