Table 2.
Distributions by nature of injury or illness (n = 4,768) among studied participants (N = 7,810) in the World Trade Center Worker and Volunteer Medical Screening Program
| Nature of Injury or Illness | Number | Percent* |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory system | 1,350 | 28 |
| Upper respiratory complaint | 321 | 7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary condition | 290 | 6 |
| Other | 739 | 15 |
| Traumatic injuries, excluding eye injuries | 961 | 20 |
| Cut, laceration, puncture | 183 | 4 |
| Sprain, strain, tear | 140 | 3 |
| Abrasion, blister, contusion | 138 | 3 |
| Soreness, pain, hurt, excluding back injury | 106 | 2 |
| Burn | 69 | 1 |
| Fracture, dislocation | 64 | 1 |
| Other | 261 | 5 |
| Eye | 709 | 15 |
| Ailment, illness | 429 | 9 |
| Traumatic injury | 280 | 6 |
| Chest pain | 375 | 8 |
| Headache | 359 | 8 |
| Skin | 178 | 4 |
| Digestive system | 163 | 3 |
| Psychological stress | 89 | 2 |
| Other ailment, illness, complaint | 559 | 12 |
| Non-classifiable | 25 | 1 |
| Total | 4,768 | 100 |
*
May not sum to totals due to rounding