Tuesday, September 13, 2016

9/11 survivors still battling health Problems after 15 years

15 years after the 9/11 attacks it may feel like they’re receding into history, but for those New Yorkers living with effects including mental and physical illnesses they’re still a big part of daily life. The rate of new cancers amongst survivors, many of which are thought to be linked to inhalation of debris after the attacks, has jumped in recent years. Video provided by AFP.

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