Persistent mental and physical health impact of exposure to the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks.
Hannah T JordanSukhminder OsahanJiehui LiCheryl R SteinStephen M FriedmanRobert M BrackbillJames E ConeCharon GwynnHo Ki MokMark R FarfelPublished in: Environmental health : a global access science source (2019)
Nearly half of participants reported having developed at least one of the physical or mental health conditions studied by 2015-2016; comorbidity among conditions was common. Poor HRQOL and unmet need for health were frequently reported, particularly among those with post-9/11 PTSD or depression. Comprehensive physical and mental health care are essential for survivors of complex environmental disasters, and continued efforts to connect 9/11-exposed persons to needed resources are critical.