Finally after 14 years. According to the new study, the correlation between World Trade Center first responders and neuropathy is 4x the correlation of diabetics and neuropathy.


http://journals.lww.com/joem/Fulltex...Center.14.aspx

Apparently there are now more deaths among first responders from toxicity than occurred in the initial disaster. As noted, there are high rates of a variety of serious neurological disorders as well as cancer and respiratory illnesses. There was a serious attempt to cut federal funding for medical expenses, but a new bill passed in December. Estimated cost is $3.5 billion for 10 years.

I worry about residents: NYC had a rent subsidy program in place soon after 9/11....my young son felt so lucky to be able to move there...his first apartment. I really didn't think about the repercussions at the time.....he was a block away during the whole cleanup.

Sylvie M. your son should register here even if he isnt currently having any medical problems. This will help to preserve his rights in the event that he does develop a condition that is world trade center related in the future.

http://www.cdc.gov/wtc/index.html


He should also register here to add his name and information to the data that is used to determine what illnesses are covered.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html...registry.shtml

Thank you echoes! I'll pass it on...even though he is a silent worry-wart kind of guy who is quite worried about me now!

Glenntaj, citing this study and a previous study showing significant nerve damage to rats exposed to World Trade Center dust, as well as my own personnal exposure and medical history, on January 5th I petititioned the Center for Disease Control National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, to have peripheral neuropathy added as a recognized condition resulting from exposure to World Trade Center Dust. This would apply for anyone thus exposed. They have 90 days to rule on the petition. In talking to the researchers, I was informed that in the case of severe peripheral neuropathy, there is 15 times the correlation between World Trade Center first responders and the general population not exposed. The petition is kind of a David vs. Goliath scenario, but we shall see. You have inspired me more than you know.

Update: the petition was denied by CDC NIOSH today