Asthma diagnosed after 11 September 2001 among rescue and recovery workers: findings from the World Trade Center Health Registry
2008
New Onset Asthma After the World Trade Center Disaster
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Author Information
Author(s): Albert Miller
Primary Institution: Caritas Health Care, Mary Immaculate Hospital
Hypothesis
The incidence of new physician-diagnosed asthma after the World Trade Center disaster is significant.
Conclusion
The incidence of new asthma diagnoses among those exposed to the World Trade Center disaster remains high.
Supporting Evidence
- The risk of new asthma diagnoses after the WTC disaster was reported to be 3.6%.
- Asthma diagnoses can be influenced by the context of the WTC disaster, leading to potential misdiagnosis.
Takeaway
After the World Trade Center disaster, many people developed asthma, and it's hard to tell how many really had it because symptoms can be confusing.
Potential Biases
There may be biases in diagnosing asthma due to increased awareness and external pressures from monitoring programs.
Limitations
The diagnosis of asthma can be nonspecific and influenced by various biases.
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