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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | 74,945 | 20,200 |
| Jun 2019 | 76,020 | 21,610 |
| Sep 2019 | 76,824 | 22,778 |
| Dec 2019 | 77,692 | 24,229 |
| Mar 2020 | 78,469 | 25,422 |
| Jun 2020 | 78,930 | 26,190 |
| Sep 2020 | 79,458 | 27,067 |
| Dec 2020 | 80,084 | 28,267 |
| Mar 2021 | 80,681 | 29,371 |
| Jun 2021 | 81,406 | 30,512 |
| Sep 2021 | 82,282 | 31,894 |
| Dec 2021 | 82,764 | 32,727 |
| Mar 2022 | 83,312 | 33,635 |
| Jun 2022 | 83,742 | 34,649 |
| Sep 2022 | 84,264 | 35,909 |
| Dec 2022 | 84,902 | 37,342 |
| Mar 2023 | 85,471 | 38,481 |
| Jun 2023 | 85,948 | 39,519 |
| Sep 2023 | 86,479 | 40,928 |
| Dec 2023 | 87,183 | 42,620 |
Note: The Program started on July 1, 2011, and at that time, 56,105 Responders were “grandfathered” from previous Federal activities. On September 29, 2011, 4,713 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 December 31st, 2018).
Data current as of December 31, 2023
New Enrollees - Past 24 Months
| Month | Responder | Survivor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | 116 | 204 | 320 |
| Feb 2022 | 121 | 213 | 334 |
| Mar 2022 | 311 | 491 | 802 |
| Apr 2022 | 163 | 363 | 526 |
| May 2022 | 123 | 277 | 400 |
| Jun 2022 | 144 | 344 | 488 |
| Jul 2022 | 105 | 280 | 385 |
| Aug 2022 | 160 | 431 | 591 |
| Sep 2022 | 257 | 549 | 806 |
| Oct 2022 | 236 | 476 | 712 |
| Nov 2022 | 230 | 553 | 783 |
| 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 | 399 | 540 |
| Aug 2023 | 164 | 394 | 558 |
| Sep 2023 | 226 | 616 | 842 |
| Oct 2023 | 233 | 498 | 731 |
| Nov 2023 | 214 | 530 | 744 |
| Dec 2023 | 257 | 664 | 921 |
Monthly totals include Responders and Survivors. Adjustments are made each quarter to account for member records changes.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
WTC Health Program Enrollment by Member Type
| Member Type | # | % |
|---|---|---|
| General Responders | 68,841 | 55% |
| FDNY Responders | 17,058 | 14% |
| Survivors | 42,620 | 30% |
| Pentagon / Shanksville Responders | 1,284 | 1% |
| Total Members | 129,803 | 100% |
Note: Of the total members, 6,781 are deceased. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
WTC Health Program Enrollment Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 246 | <1% | 562 | <1% | 808 | 1% |
| 35-44 | 2,096 | 2% | 2,089 | 2% | 4,185 | 3% |
| 45-54 | 21,432 | 17% | 6,714 | 5% | 28,146 | 23% |
| 55-64 | 34,482 | 28% | 12,501 | 10% | 46,983 | 38% |
| 65-74 | 16,972 | 14% | 11,264 | 9% | 28,236 | 23% |
| Older than 74 | 6,458 | 5% | 7,651 | 6% | 14,109 | 11% |
| Not Available | 555 | <1% | 0 | 0% | 555 | <1% |
| Total Members | 82,241 | 67% | 40,781 | 33% | 123,022 | |
Note: These Data do not include the 4,942 deceased Responders or 1,839 deceased Survivors. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of Data current as of December 31, 2023
WTC Health Program Member Type by Gender
| Gender | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 71,995 | 59% | 22,013 | 18% | 94,008 | 76% |
| Female | 10,220 | 8% | 18,766 | 15% | 28,986 | 24% |
| Not Available | 26 | <1% | 2 | <1% | 28 | <1% |
| Total Members | 82,241 | 67% | 40,781 | 33% | 123,022 | |
Data current as of December 31, 2023
WTC Health Program Members by State
| State | Members |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 100-499 |
| Alaska | 1-49 |
| Arizona | 500-999 |
| Arkansas | 50-99 |
| California | 1000-9,999 |
| 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 December 31, 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 | 40,170 | 14,217 |
| Cancer | 18,292 | 15,821 |
| Mental Health | 14,590 | 7,477 |
| Musculoskeletal and Acute Traumatic Injuries | 561 | 50 |
Deceased Members (from all causes of death - not just 9/11-related)
| Certification Category | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodigestive | 1,878 | 590 |
| Cancer | 1,821 | 960 |
| Mental Health | 794 | 236 |
| 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 December 31, 2023
Top 10 Certified Conditions
| Certified Condition | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis | 30,211 | 8,147 |
| Cancer | 20,113 | 16,781 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 28,236 | 6,911 |
| Asthma | 14,584 | 6,392 |
| Sleep Apnea | 16,991 | 2,026 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | 10,236 | 4,777 |
| Chronic Respiratory Disorder - Fumes / Vapors | 8,129 | 1,361 |
| WTC-Exacerbated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD | 3,620 | 1,353 |
| Anxiety Disorder (NOS)* | 2,759 | 1,253 |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 2,745 | 1,093 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Top 15 Certified Cancers
| Certified Cancer | Responder | Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Non-melanoma Skin | 7,714 | 2,869 |
| Prostate | 4,835 | 3,617 |
| Breast – Female | 534 | 2,614 |
| Lymphoma | 891 | 1,068 |
| Thyroid | 763 | 1,026 |
| Lung/Bronchus | 751 | 937 |
| Kidney | 783 | 661 |
| Melanoma of Skin | 842 | 434 |
| Leukemia | 630 | 605 |
| Colon | 584 | 601 |
| Bladder | 620 | 504 |
| Myeloma | 305 | 413 |
| Rectum | 239 | 316 |
| Neuroendocrine | 233 | 183 |
| Pancreas | 222 | 166 |
Note: Individual members may have certifications in more than one category.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members by Number of Certifications
| Number of Certifications | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25,066 | 31% |
| 2 | 17,790 | 22% |
| 3 | 14,012 | 17% |
| 4 | 10,145 | 12% |
| 5 | 6,223 | 8% |
| 6 | 3,882 | 5% |
| 7 | 2,051 | 3% |
| 8 | 1,054 | 1% |
| 9 | 615 | 1% |
| 10 or more | 779 | 1% |
Note: 81,617 members have one or more certifications, which is the sum of the numbers in the chart above
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members with Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 17 | <1% | 238 | <1% | 255 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 663 | 1% | 914 | 1% | 1,577 | 2% |
| 45-54 | 10,603 | 14% | 3,811 | 5% | 14,414 | 19% |
| 55-64 | 21,874 | 28% | 8,005 | 10% | 29,879 | 39% |
| 65-74 | 13,202 | 17% | 8,880 | 11% | 22,082 | 29% |
| Older than 74 | 4,065 | 5% | 5,098 | 7% | 9,163 | 12% |
Note: 77,370 members have at least one certification. These data do not include the 4,247 deceased members who had certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members with Aerodigestive Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 176 | <1% | 176 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 523 | 1% | 569 | 1% | 1,092 | 2% |
| 45-54 | 9,107 | 17% | 2,088 | 4% | 11,195 | 21% |
| 55-64 | 17,834 | 33% | 4,405 | 8% | 22,239 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 9,926 | 18% | 4,474 | 8% | 14,400 | 26% |
| Older than 74 | 2,780 | 5% | 2,505 | 5% | 5,285 | 10% |
Note: 54,387 members have at least one Aerodigestive certification. These data do not include 2,468 deceased members who had Aerodigestive certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members with Cancer Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 0 | 0% | 31 | <1% | 31 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 98 | <1% | 275 | 1% | 373 | 1% |
| 45-54 | 1,964 | 6% | 1,873 | 5% | 3,837 | 11% |
| 55-64 | 7,261 | 21% | 4,438 | 13% | 11,699 | 34% |
| 65-74 | 6,433 | 19% | 5,637 | 17% | 12,070 | 35% |
| Older than 74 | 2,536 | 7% | 3,567 | 10% | 6,103 | 18% |
Note: 34,113 members have at least one Cancer certification. These data do not include 2,781 deceased members who had Cancer certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members with Mental Health Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 17 | <1% | 84 | <1% | 101 | <1% |
| 35-44 | 245 | 1% | 397 | 2% | 642 | 3% |
| 45-54 | 3,128 | 14% | 1,291 | 6% | 4,419 | 20% |
| 55-64 | 6,647 | 30% | 2,461 | 11% | 9,108 | 41% |
| 65-74 | 3,722 | 17% | 2,294 | 10% | 6,016 | 27% |
| Older than 74 | 831 | 4% | 950 | 4% | 1,781 | 8% |
Note: 22,067 members have at least one Mental Health certification. These data do not include 1,030 deceased members who had Mental Health certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023
Members with Musculoskeletal and/or Acute Traumatic Injuries Certifications Age Distribution
| Age | Responder | Survivor | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 55 | 73 | 12% | 11 | 2% | 84 | 14% |
| 55-64 | 242 | 40% | 17 | 3% | 259 | 42% |
| Greater than 64 | 246 | 40% | 22 | 4% | 268 | 44% |
Note: 611 members have at least one Musculoskeletal and/or Acute Traumatic Injuries certification. These data do not include deceased members who had Musculoskeletal and/or Acute Traumatic Injuries certifications. This includes all causes of death, not just deaths from WTC-related conditions.
Data current as of December 31, 2023