MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2002 Sep 11;51 Spec No:10-3.
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked and destroyed the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City (NYC). An estimated 2,819 persons were reported killed in the attacks; many others were injured (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene [NYCDOHMH], unpublished data, 2002). An estimated 25,000 persons living nearby in lower Manhattan were affected both physically and emotionally. Many persons witnessed the attacks; lost family and friends; were exposed to smoke, dust, and debris; and evacuated their homes. To identify the health-related needs and concerns of persons residing near the attack site, NYCDOHMH, in collaboration with CDC, surveyed persons residing in areas immediately surrounding the WTC site. The primary purpose of the survey was to gather information to set priorities and direct public health interventions. This report summarizes findings from the assessment, which indicate that a large proportion of respondents had physical and psychological symptoms potentially associated with the exposure and needed information to address their health and safety concerns. On the basis of the results of the survey, NYCDOHMH responded to resident concerns, helped reduce exposure to dust and debris, and provided information about mental health resources.
2001年9月11日，恐怖分子袭击并摧毁了纽约市的世界贸易中心（WTC）。据报道，袭击造成约2819人死亡；另有许多人受伤（纽约市卫生与精神卫生部门首席法医办公室，未发表数据，2002年）。据估计，曼哈顿下城附近的25000人在身体和情感上都受到了影响。许多人目睹了袭击；失去了家人和朋友；暴露于烟雾、灰尘和碎片中；并撤离了家园。为了确定袭击现场附近居民与健康相关的需求和担忧，纽约市卫生与精神卫生部门与疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）合作，对世贸中心遗址周边地区的居民进行了调查。该调查的主要目的是收集信息，以便确定优先事项并指导公共卫生干预措施。本报告总结了评估结果，结果表明，很大一部分受访者出现了可能与暴露相关的身体和心理症状，并且需要信息来解决他们对健康和安全的担忧。根据调查结果，纽约市卫生与精神卫生部门回应了居民的担忧，帮助减少了灰尘和碎片暴露，并提供了有关心理健康资源的信息。
