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
Overall Enrollment in the WTC Health Program
| Month | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | 56,183 | |
| Mar 2016 | 64,776 | 9,527 |
| Jun 2016 | 65,180 | 9,744 |
| Sep 2016 | 65,646 | 10,030 |
| Dec 2016 | 66,368 | 10,582 |
| Mar 2017 | 67,062 | 11,182 |
| Jun 2017 | 67,900 | 12,025 |
| Sep 2017 | 68,796 | 13,337 |
| Dec 2017 | 69,658 | 14,310 |
| Mar 2018 | 70,807 | 15,475 |
| Jun 2018 | 71,831 | 16,631 |
| Sep 2018 | 73,014 | 17,603 |
| Dec 2018 | 74,097 | 18,899 |
| Mar 2019 | 75,026 | 20,269 |
| Jun 2019 | 76,099 | 21,682 |
| Sep 2019 | 76,904 | 22,852 |
| Dec 2019 | 77,770 | 24,309 |
| Mar 2020 | 78,547 | 25,505 |
| Jun 2020 | 79,003 | 26,275 |
| Sep 2020 | 79,529 | 27,152 |
| Dec 2020 | 80,146 | 28,349 |
| Mar 2021 | 80,745 | 29,453 |
Note: The Program started on July 1, 2011, and at that time, 56,183 Responders were “grandfathered” from previous Federal activities. On September 29, 2011, 4,746 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 March 31, 2021
New Enrollees - Past 24 Months
| Month | Responder | Survivor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | 335 | 508 | 843 |
| Feb 2019 | 312 | 424 | 736 |
| Mar 2019 | 282 | 438 | 720 |
| Apr 2019 | 382 | 573 | 955 |
| May 2019 | 400 | 429 | 829 |
| Jun 2019 | 291 | 411 | 702 |
| Jul 2019 | 288 | 438 | 726 |
| Aug 2019 | 248 | 347 | 595 |
| Sep 2019 | 269 | 385 | 654 |
| Oct 2019 | 260 | 459 | 719 |
| Nov 2019 | 238 | 489 | 727 |
| Dec 2019 | 368 | 509 | 877 |
| Jan 2020 | 189 | 359 | 548 |
| Feb 2020 | 282 | 406 | 688 |
| Mar 2020 | 306 | 431 | 737 |
| Apr 2020 | 167 | 231 | 398 |
| May 2020 | 151 | 252 | 403 |
| Jun 2020 | 138 | 287 | 425 |
| Jul 2020 | 127 | 196 | 323 |
| Aug 2020 | 235 | 377 | 612 |
| Sep 2020 | 164 | 304 | 468 |
| Oct 2020 | 105 | 173 | 278 |
| Nov 2020 | 297 | 606 | 903 |
| Dec 2020 | 215 | 418 | 633 |
| Mar 2021 | 241 | 451 | 692 |
Data current as of March 31, 2021
WTC Health Program Enrollment by Member Type
| Member Type | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| General Responders | 62,733 | 57% |
| FDNY Responders | 17,023 | 15% |
| Survivors | 29,453 | 27% |
| Pentagon / Shanksville Responders | 989 | 1% |
| Total Members | 110,198 | 100% |
Note: Of the total members, 4,343 are deceased.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
WTC Health Program Enrollment Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 285 | <1% | 754 | 1% | 1,039 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 5,047 | 5% | 2,153 | 2% | 7,200 | 7% |
| 45-54 | 26,071 | 25% | 5,471 | 5% | 31,542 | 30% |
| 55-64 | 29,790 | 28% | 9,274 | 9% | 39,064 | 37% |
| 65-74 | 11,738 | 11% | 7,325 | 7% | 19,063 | 18% |
| Older than 74 | 3,790 | 4% | 3,572 | 3% | 7,362 | 7% |
| Not Available | 585 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 585 | 1% |
| Total Members | 77,306 | 73% | 28,549 | 27% | 105,855 | |
Note: This data does not include 3,439 deceased Responders or 904 deceased Survivors.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
WTC Health Program Member Type by Gender
| Gender | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 67,432 | 64% | 15,038 | 14% | 82,470 | 78% |
| Female | 9,456 | 9% | 13,511 | 13% | 22,967 | 22% |
| Not Available | 418 | <0% | 0 | 0% | 418 | <0% |
| Total Members | 77,306 | 73% | 28,549 | 27% | 105,855 | |
Data current as of March 31, 2021
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 | 1,000-9,999 |
| 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 | 50-100 |
| 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 | 100-499 |
| New Jersey | 10,000 + |
| New Mexico | 100-499 |
| 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 | 100-499 |
| 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 |
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Certifications by Zadroga Act Categories of Conditions
Living Members
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 36,049 | 10,565 |
| Cancer | 12,835 | 8,336 |
| Mental Health | 12,897 | 5,771 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 541 | 36 |
Deceased Members
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 1,167 | 302 |
| Cancer | 1,015 | 351 |
| Mental Health | 500 | 138 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 20 | 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 March 31, 2021
Top 10 Certified Conditions
| Certified Condition | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis | 26,910 | 6,015 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 24,480 | 5,037 |
| Cancers | 13,850 | 8,687 |
| Asthma | 13,213 | 4,853 |
| Sleep Apnea | 14,309 | 1,363 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 8,653 | 3,602 |
| Chronic Respiratory Disorder - Fumes / Vapors | 7,524 | 1,194 |
| WTC-Exacerbated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD | 3,238 | 805 |
| Anxiety Disorder (NOS)* | 2,521 | 930 |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 2,470 | 831 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
The notation (NOS) refers to “Not Otherwise Specified.”
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Top 15 Certified Cancers
| Certified Cancer | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Non-melanoma Skin | 4,981 | 1,063 |
| Prostate | 3,164 | 1,740 |
| Breast – Female | 359 | 1,362 |
| Melanoma of Skin | 1,063 | 349 |
| Lymphoma | 640 | 625 |
| Thyroid | 583 | 617 |
| Lung/Bronchus | 510 | 548 |
| Kidney | 561 | 368 |
| Leukemia | 454 | 359 |
| Colon | 432 | 300 |
| Bladder | 422 | 227 |
| Myeloma | 205 | 237 |
| Oropharynx | 201 | 152 |
| Rectum | 170 | 181 |
| Neuroendocrine | 138 | 89 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members by Number of Certifications
| Number of Certifications | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18,399 | 29% |
| 2 | 13,813 | 22% |
| 3 | 11,092 | 17% |
| 4 | 8,198 | 13% |
| 5 | 5,067 | 8% |
| 6 | 3,164 | 5% |
| 7 | 1,670 | 3% |
| 8 | 910 | 1% |
| 9 | 527 | 1% |
| 10 or more | 660 | 1% |
Note: 63,500 members have one or more certifications, which is the sum of the numbers on the chart above.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 20 | 0% | 287 | 0% | 307 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 1,722 | 3% | 1,006 | 2% | 2,728 | 4% |
| 45-54 | 12,579 | 21% | 2,917 | 5% | 15,496 | 25% |
| 55-64 | 18,552 | 30% | 5,785 | 9% | 24,337 | 40% |
| 65-74 | 8,723 | 14% | 5,242 | 9% | 13,965 | 23% |
| Older than 74 | 2,154 | 4% | 2,145 | 4% | 4,299 | 7% |
Note: 61,132 members have at least one certification. These data do not include 2,368 deceased members who held certifications.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 45 | 1,460 | 3% | 857 | 2% | 2,317 | 5% |
| 45-54 | 10,948 | 23% | 1,776 | 4% | 12,724 | 27% |
| 55-64 | 15,372 | 33% | 3,626 | 8% | 18,998 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 6,712 | 14% | 3,057 | 7% | 9,769 | 21% |
| Older than 74 | 1,557 | 3% | 1,249 | 3% | 2,806 | 6% |
Note: 46,614 members have at least one Aerodigestive certification. These data do not include 1,469 deceased members who have Aerodigestive certifications.
*Members less than 10 are not displayed for privacy reasons.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 38 | 0% | 38 | 0% |
| 35-44 | 186 | 1% | 308 | 1% | 494 | 2% |
| 45-54 | 2,095 | 10% | 1,223 | 6% | 3,318 | 16% |
| 55-64 | 5,492 | 26% | 2,657 | 13% | 8,149 | 38% |
| 65-74 | 3,857 | 18% | 2,846 | 13% | 6,703 | 32% |
| Older than 74 | 1,205 | 6% | 1,264 | 6% | 2,469 | 12% |
Note: 21,171 members hold at least one cancer certification. These data do not include 1,366 deceased members who held cancer certifications.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 19 | 0% | 127 | 1% | 146 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 552 | 3% | 439 | 2% | 991 | 5% |
| 45-54 | 3,704 | 20% | 1,121 | 6% | 4,825 | 26% |
| 55-64 | 5,728 | 31% | 2,079 | 11% | 7,807 | 42% |
| 65-74 | 2,474 | 13% | 1,522 | 8% | 3,996 | 21% |
| Older than 74 | 420 | 2% | 483 | 3% | 903 | 5% |
Note: 18,668 members hold at least one mental health certification. These data do not include 638 deceased members who held mental health certifications.
Data current as of March 31, 2021
Members with Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 55 | 120 | 21% | 12 | 2% |
| 55-64 | 241 | 42% | 12 | 2% |
| 65-74 | 145 | 25% | <10* | 2% |
| Greater than 74 | 35 | 6% | <10* | 1% |
Note: 577 members have at least one Musculoskeletal certification or Acute Traumatic Injury. These data do not include 20 deceased members who had Musculoskeletal or Acute Traumatic Injury certifications.
*Members less than 10 are not displayed for privacy reasons.
Data current as of March 31, 2021