Health effects from 9/11

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that 2 to 3 years after September 11, adult survivors of buildings that collapsed or that were damaged as a result of the World Trade Center attack report substantial physical and mental health problems. More than half of survivors reported experiencing new or worsening respiratory symptoms after the attacks, 24 per cent had heartburn/ reflux, and 21 per cent had severe headaches. In addition, over ten per cent screened positive for serious psychological distress.