Flier
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2017.207.1
Dimensions: 11 in X 8.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm
Source: Catherine McVay Hughes
Credit Line: Gift of Catherine and Tom Hughes
Description
Tear-off flier for health monitoring. The flier is printed on bright green paper with black printed text that reads:
"Curious About Your Exposure to Dust and Chemicals Post 9/11? | Do you WORK & LIVE in lower Manhattan? | Study participants needed for personal, home and workplace monitoring for current exposure to dusts and organic ring compounds. Very little time commitment is necessary | Requirements: | Must live and work below Canal Street | Willing to wear small (cigarette-pack sized) collection device for 1 week in Aug or September and again in October or November | Willing to place additional collection devices in home & workplace | Keep a daily log | Must be over 18 years old | If interested, call Prof. Jack Caravanos at (212) 481-7569 or email at jcaravan@hunter.cuny.edu | Visit www.hunter.cuny.edu/health/wtc for more details on study design and expectations."
The tear-off portion of the flier is missing multiple strips, leaving only three.
Tear-off flier for health monitoring. The flier is printed on bright green paper with black printed text that reads:
"Curious About Your Exposure to Dust and Chemicals Post 9/11? | Do you WORK & LIVE in lower Manhattan? | Study participants needed for personal, home and workplace monitoring for current exposure to dusts and organic ring compounds. Very little time commitment is necessary | Requirements: | Must live and work below Canal Street | Willing to wear small (cigarette-pack sized) collection device for 1 week in Aug or September and again in October or November | Willing to place additional collection devices in home & workplace | Keep a daily log | Must be over 18 years old | If interested, call Prof. Jack Caravanos at (212) 481-7569 or email at jcaravan@hunter.cuny.edu | Visit www.hunter.cuny.edu/health/wtc for more details on study design and expectations."
The tear-off portion of the flier is missing multiple strips, leaving only three.
Historical Notes
Within hours of the Twin Towers’ collapse, many exposed to the dust and smoke began to cough. Some had what researchers and doctors would label World Trade Center Cough Syndrome, which includes rhinosinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, and acid reflux. Subsequent studies of New York City firefighters determined that those who arrived on the scene earliest suffered the highest rates of respiratory illness.
When residents, office workers, and students returned to lower Manhattan, more were exposed and began experiencing similar health issues. Over time, many also developed other respiratory conditions and different types of cancer. Eventually, these conditions were certified as 9/11-related illnesses and approved for healthcare coverage. Today, more than 80,000 people are known to be suffering from 9/11-related sicknesses.
Within hours of the Twin Towers’ collapse, many exposed to the dust and smoke began to cough. Some had what researchers and doctors would label World Trade Center Cough Syndrome, which includes rhinosinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, and acid reflux. Subsequent studies of New York City firefighters determined that those who arrived on the scene earliest suffered the highest rates of respiratory illness.
When residents, office workers, and students returned to lower Manhattan, more were exposed and began experiencing similar health issues. Over time, many also developed other respiratory conditions and different types of cancer. Eventually, these conditions were certified as 9/11-related illnesses and approved for healthcare coverage. Today, more than 80,000 people are known to be suffering from 9/11-related sicknesses.
Curator's Comment
A healthcare activist, downtown resident Catherine McVay Hughes collected this flier during the course of her work. She served as an advisor on health concerns to the federal government and held office as chair of Manhattan Community Board 1.
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A healthcare activist, downtown resident Catherine McVay Hughes collected this flier during the course of her work. She served as an advisor on health concerns to the federal government and held office as chair of Manhattan Community Board 1.
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