9/11: ten years on Comme annoncé, c'est un numéro spécial du Lancet sur la tragédie du 11 septembre 2001. Impossible de résumer mais à lire absolument... Belles contributions, mais triste.... Des extraits de l'éditorial :
"Ten years after the September 11 attacks, New York City remains profoundly affected. An important focus today is on surveillance of World Trade Center (WTC) survivors and their long-term mental and physical health. In 2010, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was established, providing $2·8 billion for those with illnesses linked to exposure to WTC dust and debris, and another $1·5 billion for those who need treatment and monitoring. The families of the almost 3000 victims, together with first responders, endure considerable health issues that need continued attention.
The health of deployed troops and veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is a further urgent concern. An estimated 46 000 US military personnel are currently serving in Iraq, with 98 000 deployed in Afghanistan. Compared with the previous Gulf war, several conditions are now more prevalent in returning troops: traumatic brain injuries (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, suicide, alcohol misuse, and aggressive and abusive behaviour towards others. An estimated 10—20% of those who see heavy combat develop PTSD, while more than 300 000 cases of TBI have been observed since 2001—diseases with overlapping, sometimes difficult to characterise symptoms, that complicate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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