Intense, prolonged exposure to WTC attack linked to new health problems years later

Large number of individuals, such as recovery and rescue workers, nearby residents and office workers, who experienced intense or prolonged exposure to the World Trade Centre attack have reported new diagnoses of asthma or posttraumatic stress 5-6 years after the attack, according to a study in the 5 August issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights...

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