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After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11

Friday, September 11, 2026 11:13PM
After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11
It's estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxins, risk of physical injury and stressful conditions from 9/11 and the aftermath, according to the WTC Health Program.
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