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World Trade Center Dust Induces Airway Inflammation While Promoting Aortic Endothelial Dysfunction
Respiratory ailments have plagued occupational and public health communities exposed to World Trade Center (WTC) dust since the September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers.
First Responders Suffering 9/11-Related Illnesses Face Special Difficulties Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
There was a show of respect Thursday on Long Island for a fallen first responder who lost his battle with 9/11-related illness.
Robert Papik, Who Sacrificed His Health to Feed First Responders After 9/11, Dies of Coronavirus
Robert Papik was working for a catering company when the planes struck the Twin Towers on 9/11.
Allergy and Lung Injury among Rescue Workers Exposed to the World Trade Center Disaster Assessed 17 Years after Exposure to Ground Zero
Following exposure to the WTC disaster, the patients in our cohort developed allergic hypersensitivity and severe lung injury with only partial reversibility.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and the association with overweight, obesity, and weight change among individuals exposed to the World Trade Center disaster, 2003-2016
Among Veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been shown to be associated with obesity and accelerated weight gain.
9/11 responder Michael J. Schnitzer remembered as a ‘perfect partner’
Rockville Centre resident Michael J. Schnitzer never took a day off.
OVER 80% OF WORLD TRADE FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE FATTY LIVER DISEASE
World Trade Center first responders were exposed to environmental toxicants that have resulted in negative health consequences.
Study finds highly elevated levels of fatty liver disease for 9/11 first responders
Toxins released at 2001 World Trade Center disaster linked to doubling incidence
World trade Center Health Program, New Mental Health Resources Page
Years later, many members still feel the emotional burden from the events of 9/11.
Update from World Trade Center Health Program on its response to COVID 19
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program’s top priority is to continue providing your WTC-related health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure that all members are taking steps to protect their health.