Statistics
Enrollment in the WTC Health Program
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
- Members by Number of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | 72,950 | 17,546 |
| Dec 2018 | 74,032 | 18,842 |
| Mar 2019 | 74,959 | 20,210 |
| Jun 2019 | 76,034 | 21,621 |
| Sep 2019 | 76,838 | 22,790 |
| Dec 2019 | 77,706 | 24,244 |
| Mar 2020 | 78,485 | 25,437 |
| Jun 2020 | 78,946 | 26,205 |
| Sep 2020 | 79,474 | 27,083 |
| Dec 2020 | 80,100 | 28,286 |
| Mar 2021 | 80,697 | 29,389 |
| Jun 2021 | 81,421 | 30,532 |
| Sep 2021 | 82,297 | 31,915 |
| Dec 2021 | 82,779 | 32,749 |
| Mar 2022 | 83,328 | 33,658 |
| Jun 2022 | 83,760 | 34,672 |
| Sep 2022 | 84,281 | 35,935 |
| Dec 2022 | 84,920 | 37,371 |
| Mar 2023 | 85,490 | 38,509 |
| Jun 2023 | 85,951 | 39,536 |
| Sep 2023 | 86,481 | 40,945 |
Note: The Program started on July 1, 2011, and at that time, 56,106 Responders were “grandfathered” from previous Federal activities. On September 29, 2011, 4,720 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 30th, 2018).
Data current as of September 30, 2023
New Enrollees - Past 24 Months
| Month | Responder | Survivor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | 240 | 405 | 645 |
| Nov 2021 | 122 | 223 | 345 |
| Dec 2021 | 120 | 206 | 326 |
| Jan 2022 | 116 | 204 | 320 |
| Feb 2022 | 121 | 213 | 334 |
| Mar 2022 | 312 | 491 | 803 |
| Apr 2022 | 164 | 394 | 558 |
| May 2022 | 123 | 277 | 400 |
| Jun 2022 | 144 | 344 | 488 |
| Jul 2022 | 105 | 281 | 386 |
| Aug 2022 | 160 | 431 | 591 |
| Sep 2022 | 257 | 549 | 806 |
| Oct 2022 | 236 | 476 | 712 |
| Nov 2022 | 230 | 554 | 784 |
| Dec 2022 | 172 | 404 | 576 |
| Jan 2023 | 200 | 335 | 535 |
| Feb 2023 | 168 | 381 | 549 |
| Mar 2023 | 201 | 423 | 624 |
| Apr 2023 | 135 | 308 | 443 |
| May 2023 | 175 | 435 | 610 |
| Jun 2023 | 167 | 295 | 462 |
| Jul 2023 | 141 | 400 | 541 |
| Aug 2023 | 164 | 394 | 558 |
| Sep 2023 | 225 | 615 | 840 |
Adjustments are made each quarter to account for member records changes.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
WTC Health Program Enrollment by Member Type
| Member Type | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| General Responders | 68,159 | 53% |
| FDNY Responders | 17,055 | 13% |
| Survivors | 40,945 | 32% |
| Pentagon / Shanksville Responders | 1,267 | 1% |
| Total Members | 127,426 | 100% |
Note: Of the total members, 6,578 are deceased. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
WTC Health Program Enrollment Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 252 | <1% | 564 | <1% | 816 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 2,275 | 2% | 2,099 | 2% | 4,374 | 4% |
| 45-54 | 21,866 | 18% | 6,543 | 5% | 28,409 | 24% |
| 55-64 | 34,177 | 28% | 12,130 | 10% | 46,307 | 38% |
| 65-74 | 16,350 | 14% | 10,727 | 9% | 27,077 | 22% |
| Older than 74 | 6,190 | 5% | 7,118 | 6% | 13,308 | 11% |
| Not Available | 557 | <1% | 0 | 0% | 557 | <1% |
| Total Members | 81,667 | 68% | 39,181 | 32% | 120,848 | |
Note: This data does not include 4,814 deceased Responders or 1,764 deceased Survivors. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of Data current as of September 30, 2023
WTC Health Program Member Type by Gender
| Gender | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 71,481 | 59% | 21,104 | 17% | 92,585 | 77% |
| Female | 10,160 | 8% | 18,075 | 15% | 28,235 | 23% |
| Not Available | 26 | <1% | 2 | <1% | 28 | <1% |
| Total Members | 81,667 | 68% | 39,181 | 32% | 120,848 | |
Data current as of September 30, 2023
WTC Health Program Members by State
| State | Members |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 100-499 |
| Alaska | 1-49 |
| Arizona | 500-999 |
| Arkansas | 50-99 |
| 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 | 50-99 |
| Idaho | 1-49 |
| Illinois | 100-499 |
| Indiana | 100-499 |
| Iowa | 1-49 |
| Kansas | 50-99 |
| Kentucky | 50-99 |
| Louisiana | 50-99 |
| Maine | 100-499 |
| Maryland | 500-999 |
| Massachusetts | 500-999 |
| 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 | 100-499 |
| South Carolina | 1,000-9,999 |
| 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 September 30, 2023
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 | 39,846 | 13,756 |
| Cancer | 17,724 | 14,888 |
| Mental Health | 14,336 | 7,217 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 556 | 47 |
Deceased Members (from all causes of death - not just 9/11-related)
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 1,811 | 566 |
| Cancer | 1,750 | 912 |
| Mental Health | 767 | 227 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 32 | <10 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category. Data in the bar graph represents living members only. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Top 10 Certified Conditions
| Certified Condition | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis | 29,940 | 7,884 |
| Cancer | 19,474 | 15,800 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 27,941 | 6,687 |
| Asthma | 14,432 | 6,198 |
| Sleep Apnea | 16,756 | 1,933 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 10,059 | 4,568 |
| Chronic Respiratory Disorder - Fumes / Vapors | 8,095 | 1,350 |
| WTC-Exacerbated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD | 3,582 | 1,261 |
| Anxiety Disorder (NOS)* | 2,744 | 1,208 |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 2,701 | 1,038 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
The notation (NOS) refers to “Not Otherwise Specified.”
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Top 15 Certified Cancers
| Certified Cancer | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Non-melanoma Skin | 7,421 | 2,625 |
| Prostate | 4,658 | 3,414 |
| Breast – Female | 516 | 2,469 |
| Lymphoma | 869 | 1,017 |
| Thyroid | 753 | 983 |
| Lung/Bronchus | 730 | 886 |
| Kidney | 761 | 633 |
| Melanoma of Skin | 802 | 413 |
| Leukemia | 610 | 580 |
| Colon | 559 | 572 |
| Bladder | 602 | 473 |
| Myeloma | 297 | 389 |
| Rectum | 228 | 298 |
| Neuroendocrine | 217 | 170 |
| Pancreas | 215 | 156 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members by Number of Certifications
| Number of Certifications | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24,311 | 31% |
| 2 | 17,319 | 22% |
| 3 | 13,666 | 17% |
| 4 | 9,958 | 13% |
| 5 | 6,099 | 8% |
| 6 | 3,801 | 5% |
| 7 | 2,001 | 3% |
| 8 | 1,031 | 1% |
| 9 | 618 | 1% |
| 10 or more | 761 | 1% |
Note: 79,565 members have one or more certifications, which is the sum of the numbers on the chart above.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members with Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 17 | <1% | 234 | <1% | 251 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 720 | 1% | 929 | 1% | 1,649 | 2% |
| 45-54 | 10,798 | 14% | 3,711 | 5% | 14,509 | 19% |
| 55-64 | 21,597 | 29% | 7,732 | 10% | 29,329 | 39% |
| 65-74 | 12,766 | 17% | 8,383 | 11% | 21,149 | 28% |
| Older than 74 | 3,849 | 5% | 4,744 | 6% | 8,593 | 11% |
Note: 75,480 members have at least one certification. These data do not include the 4,085 deceased members who had certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 173 | <1% | 173 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 571 | 1% | 581 | 1% | 1,152 | 2% |
| 45-54 | 9,304 | 17% | 2,049 | 4% | 11,353 | 21% |
| 55-64 | 17,697 | 33% | 4,312 | 8% | 22,009 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 9,616 | 18% | 4,294 | 8% | 13,910 | 26% |
| Older than 74 | 2,658 | 5% | 2,347 | 4% | 5,005 | 9% |
Note: 53,602 members have at least one Aerodigestive certification. These data do not include 2,377 deceased members who have Aerodigestive certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 29 | <1% | 29 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 102 | <1% | 286 | 1% | 388 | 1% |
| 45-54 | 1,974 | 6% | 1,819 | 6% | 3,793 | 12% |
| 55-64 | 7,080 | 22% | 4,229 | 13% | 11,309 | 35% |
| 65-74 | 6,182 | 19% | 5,242 | 16% | 11,424 | 35% |
| Older than 74 | 2,386 | 7% | 3,283 | 10% | 5,669 | 17% |
Note: 32,612 members hold at least one cancer certification. These data do not include 2,662 deceased members who held cancer certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 16 | <1% | 83 | <1% | 99 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 262 | 1% | 402 | 2% | 664 | 3% |
| 45-54 | 3,165 | 15% | 1,257 | 6% | 4,422 | 21% |
| 55-64 | 6,512 | 30% | 2,413 | 11% | 8,925 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 3,600 | 17% | 2,167 | 10% | 5,767 | 27% |
| Older than 74 | 781 | 4% | 895 | 4% | 1,676 | 8% |
Note: 21,553 members hold at least one mental health certification. These data do not include 994 deceased members who held mental health certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023
Members with Musculoskeletal and/or Acute Traumatic Injuries Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 55 | 77 | 13% | 11 | 2% | 88 | 15% |
| 55-64 | 237 | 39% | 15 | 2% | 252 | 42% |
| Greater than 64 | 242 | 40% | 21 | 3% | 263 | 44% |
Note: 603 members have at least one Musculoskeletal certification or Acute Traumatic Injury. These data do not include 33 deceased members who had Musculoskeletal or Acute Traumatic Injury certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of September 30, 2023