The urgency of the call-out led many firefighters to forgo respiratory protection, resulting in long-term health impacts, such as respiratory diseases and cancers.
There is a significant increase in digestive diseases among those exposed to smoke, suggesting a need for tailored health interventions for affected firefighters.
A rapid health screening program, akin to that for World Trade Center firefighters, could potentially lower premature deaths among Grenfell Tower responders.
The long latency period of certain cancers means the health issues among firefighters exposed to Grenfell smoke may escalate over the coming decade.
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