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 | 56,193 | |
| Mar 2015 | 62,937 | 8,614 |
| Jun 2015 | 63,412 | 8,892 |
| Sep 2015 | 63,992 | 9,119 |
| Dec 2015 | 64,389 | 9,306 |
| Mar 2016 | 64,787 | 9,534 |
| Jun 2016 | 65,191 | 9,751 |
| Sep 2016 | 65,657 | 10,037 |
| Dec 2016 | 66,379 | 10,590 |
| Mar 2017 | 67,071 | 11,190 |
| Jun 2017 | 67,909 | 12,033 |
| Sep 2017 | 68,805 | 13,345 |
| Dec 2017 | 69,667 | 14,318 |
| Mar 2018 | 70,816 | 15,484 |
| Jun 2018 | 71,840 | 16,640 |
| Sep 2018 | 73,024 | 17,612 |
| Dec 2018 | 74,105 | 18,912 |
| Mar 2019 | 75,034 | 20,281 |
| Jun 2019 | 76,106 | 21,694 |
| Sep 2019 | 76,913 | 22,864 |
| Dec 2019 | 77,752 | 24,297 |
Note: The Program started on July 1, 2011, and at that time, 56,192 Responders were “grandfathered” from previous Federal activities. On September 29, 2011, 4,748 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., September 2018 represents cumulative members through September 30, 2018).
Data current as of December 31, 2019
New Enrollees - Past 24 Months
| Month | Responder | Survivor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | 343 | 406 | 749 |
| Feb 2018 | 372 | 354 | 726 |
| Mar 2018 | 434 | 406 | 840 |
| Apr 2018 | 393 | 416 | 809 |
| May 2018 | 386 | 437 | 823 |
| Jun 2018 | 245 | 303 | 548 |
| Jul 2018 | 358 | 329 | 687 |
| Aug 2018 | 370 | 342 | 712 |
| Sep 2018 | 456 | 301 | 757 |
| Oct 2018 | 421 | 432 | 853 |
| Nov 2018 | 354 | 425 | 779 |
| Dec 2018 | 306 | 443 | 749 |
| Jan 2019 | 335 | 507 | 842 |
| Feb 2019 | 312 | 424 | 736 |
| Mar 2019 | 282 | 438 | 720 |
| Apr 2019 | 382 | 572 | 954 |
| May 2019 | 399 | 429 | 828 |
| Jun 2019 | 291 | 412 | 703 |
| Jul 2019 | 289 | 438 | 727 |
| Aug 2019 | 248 | 347 | 595 |
| Sep 2019 | 270 | 385 | 655 |
| Oct 2019 | 258 | 458 | 716 |
| Nov 2019 | 240 | 486 | 726 |
| Dec 2019 | 341 | 489 | 830 |
Data current as of December 31, 2019
WTC Health Program Enrollment by Member Type
| Member Type | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| General Responders | 59,890 | 59% |
| FDNY Responders | 16,997 | 17% |
| Survivors | 24,297 | 24% |
| Pentagon / Shanksville Responders | 865 | 1% |
| Total Members | 102,049 |
Note: Of the total members, 2,691 are deceased.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
WTC Health Program Enrollment Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 311 | <1% | 758 | 1% | 1,069 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 6,672 | 7% | 2,050 | 2% | 8,722 | 9% |
| 45-54 | 27,532 | 28% | 4,939 | 5% | 32,471 | 33% |
| 55-64 | 26,986 | 27% | 7,797 | 8% | 34,783 | 35% |
| 65-74 | 9,823 | 10% | 5,790 | 6% | 15,613 | 16% |
| Older than 75 | 3,168 | 3% | 2,609 | 3% | 5,777 | 6% |
| Not Available | 922 | 1% | 1 | <1% | 923 | 1% |
| Total Members | 74,414 | 76% | 23,944 | 24% | 99,358 | |
Note: This data does not include 2,338 deceased Responders or 353 deceased Survivors.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
WTC Health Program Member Type by Gender
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 65,765 | 66% | 12,407 | 12% | 78,172 | 79% |
| Female | 9,216 | 9% | 11,534 | 12% | 20,750 | 21% |
| Not Available | 433 | <1% | 3 | <1% | 436 | <1% |
| Total Members | 75,414 | 76% | 23,944 | 24% | 99,358 | |
Data current as of December 31, 2019
WTC Health Program Members by State
| State | Members |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 100-499 |
| Alaska | 1-49 |
| Arizona | 100-499 |
| Arkansas | 1-49 |
| California | 500-999 |
| Colorado | 100-499 |
| Connecticut | 500-999 |
| Delaware | 100-499 |
| District of Columbia | 50-99 |
| Florida | 1,000-9,999 |
| Georgia | 500-999 |
| Hawaii | 1-49 |
| Idaho | 1-49 |
| Illinois | 100-499 |
| Indiana | 100-499 |
| Iowa | 1-49 |
| Kansas | 1-49 |
| Kentucky | 50-99 |
| Louisiana | 50-99 |
| Maine | 50-99 |
| Maryland | 100-499 |
| Massachusetts | 100-499 |
| Michigan | 100-499 |
| Minnesota | 50-99 |
| Mississippi | 1-49 |
| Missouri | 100-499 |
| 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 | 10,000 + |
| North Carolina | 1,000-9,999 |
| North Dakota | 1-49 |
| Ohio | 100-499 |
| Oklahoma | 50-99 |
| Oregon | 100-499 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,000-9,999 |
| Rhode Island | 50-99 |
| South Carolina | 500-999 |
| South Dakota | 1-49 |
| Tennessee | 500-999 |
| Texas | 500-999 |
| Utah | 50-99 |
| Vermont | 50-99 |
| Virginia | 1,000-9,999 |
| Washington | 100-499 |
| West Virginia | 50-99 |
| Wisconsin | 50-99 |
| Wyoming | 1-49 |
Note: Of the 99,358 members enrolled in the Program, 19,511 members live outside the New York City Metropolitan Area. These members are served through the Nationwide Provider Network.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
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 | 34,051 | 9,049 |
| Mental Health | 11,997 | 5,034 |
| Cancer | 10,524 | 5,521 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 526 | 26 |
Deceased Members
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 801 | 79 |
| Mental Health | 341 | 37 |
| Cancer | 711 | 127 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 11 | 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 December 31, 2019
Top 10 Certified Conditions
| Certified Condition | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis | 25,256 | 4,975 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 22,772 | 4,177 |
| Asthma | 12,527 | 4,226 |
| Cancers | 11,235 | 5,648 |
| Sleep Apnea | 12,757 | 1,008 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 7,826 | 3,037 |
| Chronic Respiratory Disorder - Fumes / Vapors | 7,241 | 1,064 |
| WTC-Exacerbated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD | 3,040 | 636 |
| Anxiety Disorder (NOS)* | 2,374 | 774 |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 2,281 | 720 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
The notation (NOS) refers to “Not Otherwise Specified.”
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Top 15 Certified Cancers
| Certified Cancer | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Non-melanoma Skin | 3,960 | 614 |
| Prostate | 2,506 | 1,042 |
| Breast – Female | 291 | 879 |
| Melanoma of Skin | 857 | 199 |
| Lymphoma | 538 | 410 |
| Thyroid | 474 | 423 |
| Lung/Bronchus | 418 | 368 |
| Kidney | 448 | 243 |
| Leukemia | 378 | 246 |
| Colon | 358 | 192 |
| Bladder | 332 | 133 |
| Myeloma | 168 | 165 |
| Oropharynx | 171 | 113 |
| Rectum | 137 | 118 |
| Lip | 181 | <10 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
*Members less than 10 are not displayed for privacy reasons.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members by Number of Certifications
| Number of Certifications | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,567 | 28 |
| 2 | 12,257 | 22 |
| 3 | 9,776 | 18 |
| 4 | 7,320 | 13 |
| 5 | 4,582 | 8 |
| 6 | 2,836 | 5 |
| 7 | 1,523 | 3 |
| 8 | 822 | 1 |
| 9 | 479 | 1 |
| 10 or more | 621 | 1 |
Note: 55,783 members have one or more certifications, which is the sum of the numbers on the chart above.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members with Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 22 | <1% | 286 | 1% | 308 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 2,233 | 4% | 900 | 2% | 3,133 | 6% |
| 45-54 | 13,131 | 24% | 2,552 | 5% | 15,683 | 29% |
| 55-64 | 16,625 | 31% | 4,647 | 9% | 21,272 | 39% |
| 65-74 | 6,902 | 13% | 3,884 | 7% | 10,786 | 20% |
| Older than 74 | 1,678 | 3% | 1,500 | 3% | 3,178 | 6% |
Note: 54,360 members have at least one certification. These data do not include 1,423 deceased members who held certifications.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | <10* | <1% | 205 | <1% | 206-214 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 1,907 | 4% | 619 | 1% | 2,526 | 6% |
| 45-54 | 11,525 | 27% | 1,680 | 4% | 13,205 | 31% |
| 55-64 | 13,930 | 32% | 3,101 | 7% | 17,031 | 40% |
| 65-74 | 5,426 | 13% | 2,471 | 6% | 7,897 | 18% |
| Older than 74 | 1,260 | 3% | 973 | 2% | 2,233 | 5% |
Note: 43,098 – 43,107 members hold at least one Aerodigestive certification. These data do not include 880 deceased members who held Aerodigestive certifications.
*Members less than 10 are not displayed for privacy reasons.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 19 | <1% | 132 | 1% | 151 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 673 | 4% | 420 | 2% | 1,093 | 6% |
| 45-54 | 3,836 | 23% | 1,046 | 6% | 4,882 | 29% |
| 55-64 | 5,192 | 30% | 1,785 | 10% | 6,977 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 1,949 | 11% | 1,253 | 7% | 3,202 | 19% |
| 75+ | 328 | 2% | 398 | 2% | 726 | 4% |
Note: 17,031 members hold at least one mental health certification. These data do not include 378 deceased members who held mental health certifications.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | <1 | <1% | 31 | <1% | 31 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 216 | 1% | 223 | 1% | 439 | 3% |
| 45-54 | 2,060 | 13% | 898 | 6% | 2,958 | 18% |
| 55-64 | 4,565 | 28% | 1,824 | 11% | 6,389 | 40% |
| 65-74 | 2,816 | 18% | 1,813 | 11% | 4,629 | 29% |
| Older than 74 | 867 | 5% | 732 | 5% | 1,599 | 10% |
Note: 16,045 members hold at least one cancer certification. These data do not include 838 deceased members who held cancer certifications.
Data current as of December 31, 2019
Members with Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | <1 | <1% | <1 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 13 | 2% | <10* | <1% |
| 45-54 | 120 | 22% | <10* | 1% |
| 55-64 | 237 | 43% | 11 | 2% |
| 65-74 | 131 | 24% | <10* | 1% |
| Greater than 75 | 25 | 5% | <10* | <1% |
Note: 552 members have at least one Musculoskeletal certification. These data do not include 11 deceased members who held Musculoskeletal certifications.
*Members less than 10 are not displayed for privacy reasons.
Data current as of December 31, 2019