Health Effects of 911

Today is the anniversary of thew World Trade Center attack in New York City.  Today many of the wounds that were opened that day have healed.  The World Trade Center once again towers over the New York skyline.  Last week when I flew into New York we had a incredible view of the Statue of Liberty and the New World Trade Center.  It was inspiring! 

But today there are many people who still suffer the effects of the attack.  Post traumatic stress syndrome has effected many.  The inhalation of ash and dust has also lead to a myriad of toxicologic issues.  Asthma rates have skyrocketed.  Lungs diseases have increased.  It remains early for anyone to judge cancer rates.

There are many hysterical reports about the dire effects of the dust from 911.  There are an equal number of reports castigating those that suffer.  Here is a non-biased report on the health effects as written by the NYC health department.  New York City Health Department link. It is a short read to remind all of us of the long term toxicologic effects that will be forever tied to the attack. 

Yes many of the wounds of that day have healed, but many remain.