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After the tragic attacks of 9/11, thousands of first responders, building and construction trade workers, volunteers, residents, office workers, students and others were affected by the toxins that were released into the air and many are now suffering serious physical problems as a result. Many also experience mental health effects linked to the trauma they faced during the attacks and during the subsequent rescue and recovery.
The scientific peer-reviewed published work of Mt. Sinai, the Fire Department of the City of New York, the World Trade Center Health Registry and others have documented the long-term health effects resulting from 9/11.
It is our obligation to continue to care for the heroes who so selflessly risked their health and their lives in the days, weeks and months after September 11th, and we believe this Administration is long overdue in providing the support and resources necessary to address these health concerns.
Mt. Sinai’s doctors were quick to respond to the needs after the attacks and offered specialized care to the responders, workers and volunteers with limited resources. As funding has become available, it has helped to set up essential monitoring and treatment efforts that have served tens of thousands of responders, and has played an invaluable role in helping to understand the health impacts emerging from this tragedy, while providing care to those who are ill.
The facts are clear: In the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center, thousands became ill. There is no doubt that people are suffering as a result of their exposure to toxins released on and after September 11th. As a result, we will continue to work together to develop a long-term solution and meet our obligation to those who need and deserve it.
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