Lung cancer incidence after September 11, 2001, among World Trade Center responders

JAMA Network Open

2025-10-09

(Press-News.org) About The Study: The results of this study of World Trade Center (WTC) responders suggests that, when compared with the lowest reported exposure levels, a higher level of reported exposure to more particulate dust or debris was significantly associated with an increased incidence of lung cancer. Future studies may investigate specific WTC exposures and histologic changes and clarify the role of WTC exposure for prognosis.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Sean A. P. Clouston, PhD, email sean.clouston@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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