Internet Resources
- Among 9/11 Survivors, Health Effects LingerTwenty years on, acute respiratory illnesses associated with Sept. 11 have evolved into chronic conditions including cancer.
- Health Effects of 9/11 Still Plague Responders and SurvivorsThose who were exposed to Ground Zero have increased rates of certain cancers and other health problems.
- NYC 9/11 HealthThe World Trade Center Health Registry researchers track and investigate possible trends in illness and recovery.
- What 9/11 Survivors and First Responders Have Taught Us About Public Health in the 20 Years Since the AttacksTime Magazine article about the health of 9/11 survivors and first responders.
- World Trade Center (WTC) Health ProgramThe World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment of WTC-related health conditions for 9/11 responders and survivors.
Research & Reference
- 9/11 Illnesses Still Have a Devastating Impact on FirefightersIn July 2019, officials in New York reported that 200 firefighters had died from illnesses related to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Richard Driscoll was named as the 200th firefighter to die from a World Trade Center-related illness. He served in the FDNY for 32 years and was cited for bravery five times before he retired from Engine 91 in East Harlem in 2002.
- 18 Years On: 9/11 Illnesses Still Devastating First RespondersJuly finally saw the long and drawn out battle to compensate 9/11's ill first responders come to an end. President Trump signed a permanent extension of the Victim Compensation Fund into law which effectively authorizes billions of dollars to cover surviving first responders for the rest of their lives.
- Carrying the Legacy of 9/11The article reports on the efforts by New York City (NYC) pastors to help first responders who responded during the 9/11 2001 terrorist attack in the city in dealing with grief, illnesses and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 20 years after the assault. It cites as example the activities of Pastor John Picarello of the House on the Rock Christian Fellowship. Also mentioned is the comment of New York City Fire Department's (FDNY) Frank Leto on the event.
- Injuries and Illnesses Among New York City Fire Department Rescue Workers After Responding to the World Trade Center AttacksFocuses on the injuries and illnesses encountered by rescue workers who responded to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. Mortality rate of the firefighters and other rescue workers in the site; Discussion of the emergency medical treatment after the traumatic injuries sustained by the victims; List of injuries and illnesses sustained by the victims of the attack.
Perspectives
The Toxic Clouds of 9/11: A Looming Health Disaster
"Almost 3,000 people died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. How many more will die from the toxic exposures engendered by the World Trade Center collapse and fires?...many of the First Responders and Lower Manhattan residents and office workers find their lives a nightmare as they struggle virtually unaided to keep working while suffering from devastating health problems."
Dust
One of the first scientists to take samples from Ground Zero after the destruction of the Twin Towers, Lioy shares his personal and professional perspectives on the World Trade Center dust. What was in the material that rained down after the disintegration of these buildings? Why did officials wrongly choose to focus on the release of asbestos? How did the size of the dust particles influence the development of the World Trade Center Cough among rescue workers and other New Yorkers? When were respirators used on site and what changes should be made to respirator design now? Dust answers these, and many other, questions about the environmental effects, public policy initiatives, health outcomes and scientific findings that played a critical role in the aftermath of September 11th. Beyond providing insightful analysis of what happened then, this book details the significant steps we need to take in order to better prepare for future catastrophes.
Streaming Media
- Fifteen Years After 9/11, Illnesses Compound for First RespondersTens of thousands of people who worked at ground zero are still coping with the long-term health effects from the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. 15 years after the attack, doctors and researchers continue to study the connection between the toxins at the site and physical ailments, along with complications from mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy reports.
- Nearly 60% of 9/11 First Responders, Survivors Have a WTC-Related ConditionAlmost 60% of 9/11 World Trade Center first responders and survivors in a government program now have a medical condition directly linked to their exposures at Ground Zero, according to a new report released Thursday.