CDC exhibit examines the health consequences of 9/11 attacks

Anthony Gardner, public affairs specialist at the World Trade Center Health Program, holds up a photo of his brother, Harvey, who died on 9-11 in the World Trade Center. (Julien Virgin/WABE)

The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 80,000 people still have physical and mental health conditions related to their exposure to airborne toxins following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Over two decades later, the CDC’s new exhibition, “Health effects of 9/11”, examines the health consequences of survivors and first responders and raises awareness among those who may be eligible for benefits.

 The highly anticipated exhibition opens today to the general public at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum at the CDC headquarters. The showcase is on display at the location until April of next year, according to the museum’s website