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October 2, 2025Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences

Review of Environmental Exposures after the World Trade Center Disaster and its Effects on Health and Disease

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MVMegha VermaASAditi Shastri

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Overview

Review highlights carcinogenic effects and DNA damage caused by exposure to WTC dust in responders, suggesting long-term health risks.

Key Points

  • Exposure to WTC dust led to increased cancer risks, including prostate and thyroid cancers, due to carcinogenic chemicals.
  • Analysis revealed high concentrations of heavy metals and organic carcinogens in the WTC particulate matter.
  • The review indicates ongoing health issues, including lung and heart diseases, in populations exposed to WTC dust.
  • Systemic inflammatory responses were triggered by the dust cloud, contributing to chronic health conditions in affected individuals.

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Verma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5da283cbc991d0a206f2https://doi.org/10.37871/jbres2162
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