Addressing the Health Impacts Of 9-11 : Report and Recommendations to (New York City) Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg by the World Trade Center Health Panel

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) killed nearly 2,800 people & caused human suffering, physical destruction & econ. loss. One legacy of the disaster is its lasting effect on the physical & mental health of individuals who survived the attacks. In Sept. 2006, the Mayor estab. a panel of all City agencies that serve individuals affected by WTC-related illnesses. He asked it to examine the health impacts of 9/11 & to develop recommend. to ensure: that WTC health resources are sufficient to ensure that everyone whose health was affected by the WTC attacks gets the care they deserve; & that City policies regarding WTC-related health issues are coordinated & responsive to current & emerging health care needs. Illustrations.Gibbs, Linda is the author of 'Addressing the Health Impacts Of 9-11 : Report and Recommendations to (New York City) Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg by the World Trade Center Health Panel', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422316016 and ISBN 1422316017.