Statistics
Treatment and Certified Conditions in the WTC Health Program
- Members with Certifications by Zadroga Act Categories of Conditions
- Top 10 Certified Conditions
- Top 15 Certified Cancers
- Number of Members with 1 or Multiple Certifications
- Members with Certifications Age Distribution
- Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
- Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
- Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
- Members with Musculoskeletal Certifications Age Distribution
Enrollment in the WTC Health Program
Overall Enrollment in the WTC Health Program
| Month | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | 56,204 | |
| Sep 2013 | 58,701 | 6,550 |
| Dec 2013 | 59,775 | 7,093 |
| Mar 2014 | 60,175 | 7,467 |
| Jun 2014 | 60,766 | 7,705 |
| Sep 2014 | 61,796 | 7,982 |
| Dec 2014 | 62,509 | 8,383 |
| Mar 2015 | 62,948 | 8,631 |
| Jun 2015 | 63,423 | 8,909 |
| Sep 2015 | 64,003 | 9,137 |
| Dec 2015 | 64,400 | 9,325 |
| Mar 2016 | 64,797 | 9,553 |
| Jun 2016 | 65,201 | 9,770 |
| Sep 2016 | 65,667 | 10,056 |
| Dec 2016 | 66,388 | 10,640 |
| Mar 2017 | 67,080 | 11,210 |
| Jun 2017 | 67,917 | 12,054 |
| Sep 2017 | 68,815 | 13,366 |
| Dec 2017 | 69,676 | 14,340 |
| Mar 2018 | 70,825 | 15,507 |
| Jun 2018 | 71,831 | 16,653 |
Note: The Program started on July 1, 2011, and at that time, 56,204 Responders were “grandfathered” from previous Federal activities. On September 29, 2011, 4,762 Survivors were likewise “grandfathered”. The chart above depicts enrollment from the beginning of the Program, starting with “grandfathered” members and the cumulative addition of new members each quarter. The date labels correspond to the end of the quarter (i.e., June 2018 represents cumulative members through June 30, 2018).
Data current as of June 30, 2018
New Enrollees - Past 24 Months
| Month | Responder | Survivor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | 135 | 65 | 200 |
| Aug 2016 | 175 | 98 | 273 |
| Sep 2016 | 156 | 123 | 279 |
| Oct 2016 | 199 | 199 | 398 |
| Nov 2016 | 355 | 214 | 569 |
| Dec 2016 | 167 | 141 | 308 |
| Jan 2017 | 205 | 223 | 428 |
| Feb 2017 | 220 | 180 | 400 |
| Mar 2017 | 267 | 197 | 464 |
| Apr 2017 | 366 | 259 | 625 |
| May 2017 | 263 | 321 | 584 |
| Jun 2017 | 208 | 264 | 472 |
| Jul 2017 | 249 | 327 | 576 |
| Aug 2017 | 357 | 541 | 898 |
| Sep 2017 | 292 | 444 | 736 |
| Oct 2017 | 299 | 384 | 683 |
| Nov 2017 | 252 | 315 | 567 |
| Dec 2017 | 310 | 275 | 585 |
| Jan 2018 | 342 | 408 | 750 |
| Feb 2018 | 373 | 353 | 726 |
| Mar 2018 | 434 | 406 | 840 |
| Apr 2018 | 393 | 417 | 810 |
| May 2018 | 236 | 437 | 673 |
| Jun 2018 | 435 | 301 | 736 |
Data current as of June 30, 2018
WTC Health Program Enrollment by Member Type
| Member Type | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| General Responders | 54,374 | 61% |
| FDNY Responders | 16,942 | 19% |
| Survivors | 16,653 | 19% |
| Pentagon / Shanksville Responders | 515 | 1% |
| Total Members | 87,484 |
Note: Of the total members, 1,744 are deceased.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
WTC Health Program Enrollment Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 400 | 0% | 637 | 1% | 1,037 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 8,388 | 10% | 1,614 | 2% | 10,002 | 12% |
| 45-54 | 27,453 | 32% | 3,695 | 4% | 31,148 | 36% |
| 55-64 | 22,802 | 26% | 5,393 | 6% | 28,195 | 33% |
| 65-74 | 7,744 | 9% | 3,685 | 4% | 11,429 | 13% |
| Older than 75 | 2,468 | 3% | 1,477 | 2% | 3,945 | 5% |
| Not Available | 981 | 1% | 3 | 0% | 984 | 1% |
| Total Members | 70,236 | 81% | 16,504 | 19% | 86,740 | |
Note: This data does not include 1,595 deceased Responders or 149 deceased Survivors.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
WTC Health Program Member Type by Gender
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 61,247 | 71% | 8,315 | 10% | 69,562 | 80% |
| Female | 8,552 | 10% | 8,182 | 9% | 16,734 | 19% |
| Not Available | 437 | 1% | 7 | 0% | 444 | 1% |
| Total Members | 70,236 | 81% | 16,504 | 19% | 86,740 | |
Data current as of June 30, 2018
WTC Health Program Members by State
| State | Members |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 50-99 |
| Alaska | 1-49 |
| Arizona | 100-499 |
| Arkansas | 1-49 |
| California | 500-999 |
| Colorado | 100-499 |
| Connecticut | 500-999 |
| Delaware | 100-499 |
| Florida | 1,000-9,999 |
| Georgia | 100-499 |
| Hawaii | 1-49 |
| Idaho | 1-49 |
| Illinois | 100-499 |
| Indiana | 100-499 |
| Iowa | 1-49 |
| Kansas | 1-49 |
| Kentucky | 50-99 |
| Louisiana | 1-49 |
| Maine | 50-99 |
| Maryland | 100-499 |
| Massachusetts | 100-499 |
| Michigan | 50-99 |
| Minnesota | 50-99 |
| Mississippi | 100-499 |
| Missouri | 50-99 |
| Montana | 1-49 |
| Nebraska | 1-49 |
| Nevada | 100-499 |
| New Hampshire | 50-99 |
| New Jersey | 1,000-9,999 |
| New Mexico | 50-99 |
| New York | >9,999 |
| North Carolina | 1,000-9,999 |
| North Dakota | 1-49 |
| Ohio | 100-499 |
| Oklahoma | 1-49 |
| Oregon | 50-99 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,000-9,999 |
| Rhode Island | 50-99 |
| South Carolina | 500-999 |
| South Dakota | 1-49 |
| Tennessee | 100-499 |
| Texas | 100-499 |
| Utah | 50-99 |
| Vermont | 50-99 |
| Virginia | 500-999 |
| Washington | 100-499 |
| West Virginia | 50-99 |
| Wisconsin | 50-99 |
| Wyoming | 1-49 |
Note: Of the 86,740 members enrolled in the Program, 13,771 members live outside the New York City Metropolitan Area. These members are served through the Nationwide Provider Network.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Treatment and Certified Conditions in the WTC Health Program
Members with Certifications by Zadroga Act Categories of Conditions
Living Members
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 30,812 | 5,922 |
| Mental Health | 10,680 | 3,493 |
| Cancer | 7,523 | 1,852 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 508 | <10 |
Deceased Members
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 455 | 37 |
| Mental Health | 180 | 19 |
| Cancer | 381 | 39 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 4 | 0 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category. Data in the bar graph represents living members only.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Top 10 Certified Conditions
| Certified Condition | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis | 22,722 | 3,138 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 20,246 | 2,726 |
| Asthma | 11,532 | 2,982 |
| Sleep Apnea | 10,046 | 506 |
| Cancers | 7,904 | 1,891 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 6,654 | 1,941 |
| Chronic Respiratory Disorder - Fumes / Vapors | 6,853 | 864 |
| WTC-Exacerbated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD | 2,763 | 318 |
| Depression (NOS)* | 2,352 | 480 |
| Anxiety Disorder (NOS)* | 2,178 | 526 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
The notation (NOS) refers to “Not Otherwise Specified.”
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Top 15 Certified Cancers
| Certified Cancer | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Non-melanoma Skin | 2,816 | 170 |
| Prostate | 1,716 | 303 |
| Melanoma of Skin | 586 | 47 |
| Thyroid | 357 | 170 |
| Breast – Female | 196 | 292 |
| Lymphoma | 365 | 110 |
| Lung/Bronchus | 304 | 134 |
| Kidney | 310 | 84 |
| Leukemia | 271 | 86 |
| Colon | 275 | 65 |
| Bladder | 265 | 55 |
| Myeloma | 123 | 68 |
| Oropharynx | 100 | 34 |
| Breast-Carcinoma | 65 | 48 |
| Rectum | 86 | 19 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members by Number of Certifications
| Number of Certifications | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11,488 | 26 |
| 2 | 9,719 | 22 |
| 3 | 8,004 | 18 |
| 4 | 5,975 | 13 |
| 5 | 3,781 | 9 |
| 6 | 2,425 | 5 |
| 7 | 1,322 | 3 |
| 8 | 741 | 2 |
| 9 | 430 | 1 |
| 10 or more | 555 | 1 |
Note: 42,082 members have one or more certifications, which is the sum of the numbers on the chart above.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members with Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 36 | 0% | 243 | 1% | 279 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 2,790 | 6% | 675 | 2% | 3,465 | 8% |
| 45-54 | 12,933 | 30% | 1,600 | 4% | 14,533 | 33% |
| 55-64 | 13,705 | 31% | 2,690 | 6% | 16,395 | 38% |
| 65-74 | 5,066 | 12% | 2,026 | 5% | 7,092 | 16% |
| Older than 74 | 1,188 | 3% | 703 | 2% | 1,891 | 4% |
Note: 43,655 members have at least one certification. These data do not include 785 deceased members who held certifications.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 16 | 0% | 177 | 0% | 193 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 2,416 | 7% | 507 | 1% | 2,923 | 8% |
| 45-54 | 11,490 | 31% | 1,204 | 3% | 12,694 | 35% |
| 55-64 | 11,798 | 32% | 2,007 | 5% | 13,805 | 38% |
| 65-74 | 4,174 | 11% | 1,493 | 4% | 5,667 | 15% |
| Older than 74 | 918 | 2% | 534 | 1% | 1,452 | 4% |
Note: 36,734 members hold at least one Aerodigestive certification. These data do not include 492 deceased members who held Aerodigestive certifications.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 24 | 0% | 116 | 1% | 140 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 828 | 6% | 339 | 2% | 1,167 | 8% |
| 45-54 | 3,863 | 27% | 720 | 5% | 4,583 | 32% |
| 55-64 | 4,288 | 30% | 1,248 | 9% | 5,536 | 39% |
| 65-74 | 1,436 | 10% | 809 | 6% | 2,245 | 16% |
| Older than 74 | 241 | 2% | 261 | 2% | 502 | 4% |
Note: 14,173 members hold at least one mental health certification. These data do not include 199 deceased members who held mental health certifications.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | < 10 | 0% | 17 | 0% | 17 | 0% |
| 35-44 | 201 | 2% | 86 | 1% | 287 | 3% |
| 45-54 | 1,772 | 19% | 321 | 3% | 2,093 | 22% |
| 55-64 | 3,243 | 35% | 630 | 7% | 3,873 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 1,773 | 19% | 604 | 6% | 2,377 | 25% |
| Older than 74 | 534 | 6% | 194 | 2% | 728 | 8% |
Note: 9,375 members hold at least one cancer certification. These data do not include 420 deceased members who held cancer certifications.
Data current as of June 30, 2018
Members with Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 35-45 | 19 | 4% | <10 | 0% |
| 45-54 | 136 | 26% | <10 | 0% |
| 55-64 | 225 | 44% | <10 | 1% |
| 65-74 | 110 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| Greater than 75 | 18 | 3% | <10 | 0% |
512-544 members have at least one Musculoskeletal certification. These data do not include 4 deceased members who held Musculoskeletal certifications.
Data current as of June 30, 2018