World Trade Center Attack Linked to New Cases of Asthma, PTSD.

SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001; WORLD Trade Center (New York, N.Y. : 1970-2001); ASTHMA; LUNG diseases; POST-traumatic stress

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The article examines the effect of World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001 on people's health in New York City. It states that the attack led to the new cases of asthma and post-traumatic stress, affecting many recovery and rescue workers, nearby residents and office workers who were exposed to the incident. Details on the findings of a study conducted by researchers in the city about the attack are discussed.