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Children of 9/11 Now Face Lasting Health Battles | US News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, children who were exposed to the chaos and dust of Ground Zero are now adults grappling with asthma, cancer, depression, and lasting trauma — a hidden legacy of that day. While first responders received early attention, researchers are now urgently tracking the health of the 25,000 kids who lived or went to school in Lower Manhattan back then, following congressional mandates. Experts warn this research is overdue but vital, as early findings already link exposure to mental health struggles and rising cancer risks. Beyond physical ailments, the psychological…
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