Abstract

Studies of populations exposed to the World Trade Center disaster have compellingly demonstrate substantial cancer, psychological and respiratory consequences. That said a substantial focus of this research has been on dust and stress as contributors, particularly the latter. Components of WTC dust are now known to disrupt hormonal functions. This presentation will review our understanding of exposures to date and suggest new directions for research identifying long term and emerging consequences likely to emerge as exposed populations age.

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks, and documenting the economic costs for policy makers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin in children proactively.

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Reference

Leonardo Trasande (NYU Medical School), “Early Life Exposure to the World Trade Center Disaster: Revisiting Research Priorities and New Directions”, IAST General Seminar, Toulouse: IAST, December 14, 2018, 11:30–12:30, room MF 323.