This online exhibition, developed by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program in partnership with the David J. Sencer CDC Museum, examines the ongoing health effects linked to 9/11 exposures and the emergence of WTC-related health conditions. It also explores the events and advocacy that established the WTC Health Program and research achievements that have led to improvements in medical treatment and knowledge.
9/11 Health
For over two decades the Registry researchers have been tracking health trends, investigating emerging health conditions, and identifying gaps in care among people affected by 9/11.
The New York City Council - File #: Res 0560-2024
Title: Resolution directing the Department of Investigation to conduct an investigation to ascertain the knowledge possessed by mayoral administrations on environmental toxins produced by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and to submit a report to the Council thereon.
About Us - 9/11 Health Watch
Why do we need a 911 Health Watch? Even with the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in 2010, and the law’s reauthorization in 2015, 2019, and the 2026 full funding of the World Trade Center Health Program, there is still much that needs to be done to ensure the Federal […]
Maloney, Nadler ask NYC mayors what they knew about health hazards at Ground Zero
What did then-New York City Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg really know about the toxic threats posed by the ruins for the World Trade Center, and when did they know it? More than two decades after the catastrophic attacks, and…
THE AIR OF UNCERTAINTY Experts weigh health risks of twin towers fires & dust
Some people living or working near Ground Zero may have faced serious health risks since Sept. 11, but environmental experts say they don’t know enough to be certain about long-term harm. For months, toxic contamination in the…
Confronting New York City's Lies About Toxic Air After 9/11
Plus, a selection of some of the best writing on 9/11, and more news to take you into the weekend.
9/11 health program recruits patients exposed to Ground Zero as kids, young adults
The search is on for those who have since developed health conditions related to their proximity to the site.
The Other Victims of 9/11
Twenty-five years after the attack, tens of thousands of people have gotten sick. I am one of them.
Mayor Mamdani releases 170K documents related to post-9/11 air quality
The Mamdani administration said the public was misled about health risks after the attacks.
Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later
The number of victims receiving aid has tripled in recent years, a Post analysis finds, as the illness’s toll becomes more apparent.
Emerging contaminants: A One Health perspective
Environmental pollution is escalating due to rapid global development that often prioritizes human needs over planetary health. Despite global efforts to mitigate legacy pollutants, the continuous introduction of new substances remains a major threat to both people and the planet. In response, global initiatives are focusing on risk assessment and regulation of emerging contaminants, as demonstrated by the ongoing efforts to establish the UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention.
Emerging questions in exposure, regulation, and remediation of PFAS
My research is highly interdisciplinary and includes exposure and risk analysis. Many of our colleagues have diverse backgrounds and work together to address the interdisciplinary challenges associated with PFAS contamination …I think one of the largest gaps right now is understanding the importance of different exposure pathways for the general population.Given the tremendous physical and mental toll affected communities have experienced due to their exposure to PFAS, there is an unusually strong connection between citizens and scientists, and I hope that bond will strengthen over time.
Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety
Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William Brangham discussed the concerns with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University.
151 Million People Affected: New Study Reveals That Leaded Gas Permanently Damaged American Mental Health
Childhood lead exposure from leaded gasoline has caused widespread mental health issues, particularly in Generation X, highlighting the dangers of delayed environmental regulation.
Biofilms, unwashed hands: FDA found violations at McDonald’s ex-onion supplier
The outbreak sickened at least 104 across 14 states, killing one and hospitalizing 34.
