Youth Survivors of 9/11 Seek Health Care | New York City News

Young survivors of 9/11 under age 21 may be silently suffering from long-term health issues linked to Ground Zero exposure — and the federal program designed to help them is still waiting for enough participants to begin. With nearly 100,000 kids potentially exposed yet fewer than 3,000 registered, advocates are sounding the alarm as rare illnesses like Nadia Vizueta’s breast cancer emerge decades later. Mayor Mamdani’s recent air quality revelations reignite urgency, while the Youth Research Cohort remains on hold — but free medical care is still available through the World Trade Center Health Program for those who qualify. Don’t wait — if you were there as a child, your health matters now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5098385e3970af4a