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CDC administers the government’s program to provide health monitoring and treatment for responders and others harmed by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, stimulates new research on health effects associated with the attacks, and anticipates the long-term health needs of those we serve. For more information on the program go to: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/wtc/.

 

 

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