The New York City Council passed a resolution last week urging a closer examination of cancer cases in Ground Zero first responders and asking that those who suffer from the disease be considered for health care coverage under the Zadroga Act — the bill that provides medical funds for people suffering from 9/11-related health problems.
Cancer is not currently on the list of conditions covered by the act, despite several recent studies suggesting a link between cancer cases and exposure to Ground Zero toxins, the Council resolution said.
“It is now clear from numerous studies and reports that those individuals who worked and volunteered at Ground Zero in rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts were exposed to a higher risk of cancer,” said Bronx City Councilman Oliver Koppell, who called on Dr. John Howard, administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program, to investigate the connection.
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