Death Rate Surprisingly Low In Workers Exposed To Sept. 11 Dust

People exposed to the cloud of contaminants that engulfed Lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 attacks were less likely to die than people who weren't exposed, according to a new study. But other research found a small boost in cancer rates among first Read More...

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Posted Sep 02 2011, 10:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog