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The world trade center disaster and the health of workers: five-year assessment of a unique medical screening program

Authors :
Herbert, Robin
Moline, Jacqueline
Skloot, Gwen
Metzger, Kristina
Baron, Sherry
Luft, Benjamin
Markowitz, Steven
Udasin, Iris
Harrison, Denise
Stein, Diane
Todd, Andrew
Enright, Paul
Stellman, Jeanne Mager
Landrigan, Philip J.
Levin, Stephen M.
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. Dec, 2006, Vol. 114 Issue 12, p1853, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Approximately 40,000 rescue and recovery workers were exposed to caustic dust and toxic pollutants following the 11 September 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC). These workers included [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
114
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.160559043