I recently read this report, the first annual report on 9/11 Health, released by the World Trade Center Medical Working Group. It examines the overall effects of the 9/11 attacks on residents, responders and others. The report was part of the output of a New York city initiative called 9-11 Health.
“While the full scope of 9/11-related problems is unknown, a growing body of evidence suggests that significant health conditions have emerged that are associated with the disaster, in particular for those exposed during the collapse of the towers and those who participated substantially in rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations.This website has been developed to provide the latest scientific information to the public about 9/11-related health problems and to serve as a resource for people who have been affected.”
The website breaks down resources for individuals (“Responders”, “Children”, “Residents”), includes a complete report by the NYC health commissioner, Thomas Frieden, and links to the WTC Health Registry. The website provides a “News & Events” link, which may be the easiest way to view the wide range of studies done on the subject. Everything from headaches among registrees (an ongoing study) to the impact on behavior in preschool children from exposure to trauma such as the World Trade Center attacks are listed in the “Health Studies & Research” link. Altogether, the website has or links to any information you could want on the physical and mental health impacts of the terror attacks of Sept. 11th.