scholarly journals An Overview of 9/11 Experiences and Respiratory and Mental Health Conditions among World Trade Center Health Registry Enrollees

2008 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 880-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Farfel ◽  
Laura DiGrande ◽  
Robert Brackbill ◽  
Angela Prann ◽  
James Cone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Health Registry

scholarly journals Post-9/11 Mental Health Comorbidity Predicts Self-Reported Confusion or Memory Loss in World Trade Center Health Registry Enrollees

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7330
Author(s):  
Howard E. Alper ◽  
Rifat A. Tuly ◽  
Kacie Seil ◽  
Jennifer Brite
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Health Registry ◽  
World Trade Center Attacks

Numerous studies report elevated levels of chronic mental health conditions in those exposed to the World Trade Center attacks of 11 September 2001 (9/11), but few studies have examined the incidence of confusion or memory loss (CML) or its association with mental health in 9/11 attack survivors. We investigated the incidence of CML and its association with the number of post-9/11 mental health conditions (PTSD, depression, and anxiety) in 10,766 World Trade Center Health Registry (Registry) enrollees aged 35–64 at the time of the wave 4 survey (2015–2016) that completed all four-wave surveys and met the study inclusion criteria. We employed log-binomial regression to evaluate the associations between CML and the number of mental health conditions. A total of 20.2% of enrollees in the sample reported CML, and there was a dose-response relationship between CML and the number of mental health conditions (one condition: RR = 1.85, 95% CI (1.65, 2.09); two conditions: RR = 2.13, 95% CI (1.85, 2.45); three conditions: RR = 2.51, 95% CI (2.17, 2.91)). Survivors may be experiencing confusion or memory loss partly due to the mental health consequences of the 9/11 attacks. Clinicians treating patients with mental health conditions should be aware of potential cognitive impairment.

Associations between asthma trigger reports, mental health conditions, and asthma morbidity among world trade center rescue and recovery workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 833-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Morales-Raveendran ◽  
E. Goodman ◽  
E. West ◽  
J.E. Cone ◽  
C. Katz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Asthma Morbidity ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Trade Center

scholarly journals Hospitalizations among World Trade Center Health Registry Enrollees Who Were under 18 Years of Age on 9/11, 2001–2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7527
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Gargano ◽  
Sean H. Locke ◽  
Howard E. Alper ◽  
Jennifer Brite
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Dust Cloud ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Health Registry

Much of the literature on hospitalizations post-September 11, 2001 (9/11) focuses on adults but little is known about post-9/11 hospitalizations among children. Data for World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees who were under 18-years old on 9/11 were linked to New York State hospitalization data to identify hospitalizations from enrollment (2003–2004) to December 31, 2016. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with hospitalization. Of the 3151 enrollees under age 18 on 9/11, 243 (7.7%) had at least one 9/11-related physical health hospitalization and 279 (8.9%) had at least one 9/11-related mental health hospitalization. Individuals of non-White race, those living in New York City Housing Authority housing, those exposed to the dust cloud on 9/11, and those with probable 9/11-related PTSD symptoms were more likely to be hospitalized for a 9/11-related physical health condition. Older age and having probable 9/11-related PTSD symptoms at baseline were associated with being hospitalized for a 9/11-related mental health condition. Dust cloud exposure on 9/11 and PTSD symptoms were associated with hospitalizations among those exposed to 9/11 as children. Racial minorities and children living in public housing were at greater risk of hospitalization. Continued monitoring of this population and understanding the interplay of socioeconomic factors and disaster exposure will be important to understanding the long-term effects of 9/11.

scholarly journals Impact of Health on Early Retirement and Post-Retirement Income Loss among Survivors of the 11 September 2001 World Trade Center Disaster

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengchao Yu ◽  
Kacie Seil ◽  
Junaid Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
Early Retirement ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Retirement Income ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Health Registry

The health consequences of the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks are well documented, but few studies have assessed the disaster’s impact on employment among individuals exposed to the disaster. We examined the association between 9/11-related health conditions and early retirement among residents and workers who resided and/or worked near the WTC site on 9/11, and the association between such conditions and post-retirement income loss. The study included 6377 residents and/or area workers who completed the WTC Health Registry longitudinal health surveys in 2003–2004 and 2006–2007, and the 2017–2018 Health and Employment Survey. Logistic regression models were used to examine the associations. We found that 9/11-related health conditions were significantly associated with the likelihood of early retirement. Residents and/or area workers with more physical health conditions, especially when comorbid with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), were more likely to retire before age 60 than those with no conditions. For retirees, having PTSD or PTSD comorbid with any number of physical conditions increased the odds of reporting substantial post-retirement income loss. Disaster-related outcomes can negatively impact aging individuals in the form of early retirement and income loss. Long-term effects of major disasters must continue to be studied.

scholarly journals Impact of World Trade Center-Related Health Research: An Application of the NIEHS Translational Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2659
Author(s):  
Jaime Madrigano ◽  
Thomas W. Concannon ◽  
Sean Mann ◽  
Sameer M. Siddiqi ◽  
Ramya Chari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Trade Center

The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has a research mission to identify physical and mental health conditions that may be related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as effective diagnostic procedures and treatments for WTC-related health conditions. The ability of the WTCHP to serve its members and realize positive impacts on all of its stakeholders depends on effective translation of research findings. As part of an ongoing assessment of the translational impact of World Trade Center (WTC)-related research, we applied the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) translational framework to two case studies: WTC-related research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cancer. We conducted a review of 9/11 health-related research in the peer-reviewed literature through October 2017, grey literature, and WTCHP program documentation. We mapped peer-reviewed studies in the literature to the NIEHS framework and used WTCHP program documentation and grey literature to find evidence of translation of research into clinical practice and policy. Using the NIEHS framework, we identified numerous translational milestones and bridges, as well as areas of opportunity, within each case study. This application demonstrates the utility of the NIEHS framework for documenting progress toward public health impact and for setting future research goals.

Considerations for future disaster registries

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lysa Petrsoric ◽  
Sara A. Miller-Archie ◽  
Alice Welch ◽  
James Cone ◽  
Mark Farfel
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Health Registry ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted outreach program that referred World Trade Center Health Registry (Registry) enrollees, to specific post-disaster health care available through the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and evaluate differences in outreach effectiveness based on demographic and health characteristics. Design/methodology/approach The Registry’s Treatment Referral Program (TRP) targeted 22,981 enrollees based on symptoms and conditions known to be related to 9/11, reported on a 2011-2012 follow-up survey. A call vendor was utilized for the initial outreach phone call. Enrollees who requested a WTCHP application had follow-up from TRP staff, which typically included 4-6 interactions per enrollee until outreach was completed. Findings As of 12/31/2015, the vendor had reached 8,778 (38 percent) of the targeted sample. TRP staff spoke to 6,016 (68 percent) enrollees reached by the vendor, 5,554 (92 percent) of whom requested a WTCHP application, and 2,425 (43 percent) reported having submitted the WTCHP application. Application requests and submissions differed by survivor or responder status, race, income and health symptoms. Originality/value Registries created for surveillance and research among disaster-exposed populations provide a unique and effective outreach approach. A dedicated treatment referral unit within a disaster registry is an effective means for conducting post-disaster outreach to a large, diverse sample of exposed individuals.

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