Source: Fox News
Summary
People exposed to the toxic dust at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001, continue to face long-term health effects, according to the World Trade Center Health Program. More than 400,000 individuals were exposed to hazardous conditions, leading to chronic illnesses and early deaths. As of March 2025, 8,215 people enrolled in the program had died. First responders, like Mordechai Shedrowitzky, experienced worsening respiratory issues, including asthma and tracheobronchomalacia, which required medical intervention. The program, managed by the CDC, monitors and treats health conditions linked to 9/11 exposure. Experts say the health impacts of the disaster will persist for decades.
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The advice sounds familiar.
First responders and survivors still face health issues from 9/11 exposure.
Conditions like asthma and tracheobronchomalacia have worsened over time.
Programs like the WTC Health Program continue to monitor and treat long-term effects.
The health consequences of disasters often outlast the events themselves.
Author: Evan Null
