59. Hospitalizations Among Persons Under 18 Years Of Age When Exposed To The September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Terrorist Attack

Much of the literature on hospitalizations post-September 11, 2001 (9/11) focuses on adults. These studies reported that 9/11-exposures and 9/11 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were associated with increased risk of hospitalization for heart disease, asthma, and drug or alcohol abuse. Previous research among children exposed to 9/11 found that exposures such as being caught in the dust cloud, witnessing horrific events, or having PTSD were associated with asthma, behavior problems, school-functioning, and substance use.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research