Health Effects Can Persist
Twenty-five years after 9/11, health effects can remain chronic, change over time, and affect multiple organs.
Care Needs Coordination
A paper by WTC Health Program staff highlights ongoing, coordinated care for responders, survivors, and disaster-affected communities.
Chronic Health Burden
CDC reports exposed people have more chronic conditions and poorer health-related quality of life than the general population.
Enrollment And Survival
CDC reports people enrolled in the program have improved survival compared with people who are not enrolled.
Lung Screening Figures Need Context
In 2024, 54% of eligible members who met criteria were screened; CDC cited a 7.5% benchmark and an 18% rate in 2022.
Cancer Outcomes Are Comparisons
Across several cancers, enrolled responders with cancer had mortality rates 26%–64% lower than area residents; the release cannot isolate program care.
What The Program Covers
The limited federal program provides no-cost monitoring and treatment for certified WTC-related conditions to covered participants.
Read More From CDC
Read CDC’s announcement for more about the report, program coverage, and long-term research on health after disasters.