PDF Statistics that show the Size and Scope of the 911 Health Crisis ...
Nearly 50,000 Responders and Survivors have been certified to have a 9/11 related cancer , of which over 4,149 are New York City Fire Fighters and EMS personnel.
Overview The United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) are the official federal cancer statistics . They come from combined cancer registry data collected by CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. These data are used to understand cancer rates and trends, support cancer research, measure progress ...
PDF Statistics that show the Size and Scope of the 911 Health Crisis ...
Over 39,000 Responders and Survivors have been certified to have a 9/11 related cancer , of which over 2,689 are New York City Fire Fighters and EMS personnel. Over 417 New York Police Department officers and over 403 FDNY Firefighters and EMS have reportedly died of their 9/11 injuries since 9/11 and more are expected in the coming years.
The number of cancer cases among first responders and others exposed to toxic dust and smoke on 9/11 has reached a staggering 48,579, according to data from the WTC Health Program.
The Toll of Heroism
The building dust, smoke, and jet fuel left in the wake of the 9/11 attacks contained carcinogens that have increased responders' cancer risk.
Many of the 55 responders who died from cancer had cancer before September 11, 2001, but most of the cancer patients developed the disease afterward. [47] The 98 deaths up to 2008 included: 55 cancers 21 traumatic injuries (motor-vehicle crashes, gunshots and five homicides, including four cops killed in the line of duty)
Nearly 50,000 Now Diagnosed With 911
As of this week, nearly 3,800 members who died, including 2,388 responders, had been diagnosed with cancer due to 9/11 toxins.
WTC Health Program statistics updated quarterly that show enrollment numbers, members with certifications, etc. for public use.
911 responders face a growing death toll and healthcare crisis
9/11 responders face a growing death toll and healthcare crisis Thousands of first responders still suffer from Sept. 11-related cancer and chronic illness. The program they rely on now faces a funding crisis, and the IAFF is urging Congress to act before it's too late.
Many survivors 9/11 cancer claims are linked to exposure to toxic dust from ground zero. See if you qualify for 9/11 cancer claim benefits.