9/11 attacks leave major aftershocks
The September 11 attacks have left some major effects on the US citizens, including mental stigma, injuries, and even different forms of diseases. This total of nearly 50,000 civilians and officers affected by the deadliest terror attack on US soil is higher than the actual death toll itself, says NY Post. Those who were exposed to fumes, smoke, and the traumatic visuals of the day of the attack, have all become victims of at least one physical or mental illness, that has mostly affected them for life.
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FDNY responders faced major wrath of the 9/11 attacks
The FDNY first responders who are enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program, have been affected by multiple certified illnesses, and have undergone treatment around the same till now. The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks are so deep-rooted, that it has not only led to mental and physical stigma, it has also triggered major social security fears, including different kinds of phobia.
Pulmonary fibrosis, which is a severe lung disorder, was also observed in a maximum of cases of fire department officials in the FDNY, as they were exposed to various kinds of toxic fumes that took days to extinguish.
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FAQs:
Has 20 years already passed since the 9/11 attacks?
Yes, the 9/11 attacks, the most brutal terror strike on US soil has happened more than 20 years ago, crossing nearly 23 years now. Who is responsible for the 9/11 attack?
The Al-Qaeda, operated by Osama Bin Laden (now deceased), was responsible for the 9/11 attacks, that shook the entire world.
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