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The effects persist for children who witnessed 9/11
Key clinical point: The Herculean efforts to help kids traumatized by the World Trade Center attacks weren’t enough.
Major finding: Children who witnessed the 9/11 attacks are almost five times as likely to suffer comorbid physical and psychiatric problems as adults.
Study details: Case control study with over 1,500 subjects
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The work is funded by the U.S. government. The lead investigator didn’t have any relevant financial disclosures.