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9/11 toxins: gypsum

9/11 toxins: gypsum video

Gypsum is a mineral used to make wallboard, plaster, and cement. Gypsum boards, popularly called drywalls, were widely used to construct the World Trade Center. When the towers were hit, the drywall was pulverized, throwing gypsum dust into the air.

With such a massive disaster, a large volume of gypsum was present in the air. People present in the exposure zone inhaled high concentrations of gypsum. Studies have since correlated gypsum exposure to lung and breast cancer, as well as other respiratory diseases.

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The link between gypsum and serious illnesses

Around 400,000 people, including residents, tourists, and crisis responders, were vulnerable to gypsum dust on and after September 9, 2001. Inhalation of gypsum dust has been found to irritate the respiratory system and raise the risk of developing these illnesses:

Gypsum dust can also irritate the throat, nose, eyes, and skin. Furthermore, extended exposure to gypsum may worsen pre-existing conditions, increasing the risk of complications.

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Talk to an experienced attorney about gypsum-related health claims

The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) can help those with health conditions brought about by gypsum exposure associated with the WTC attacks. If you believe this is you, we urge you to contact ELG Law. With over three decades of experience, our lawyers can help you file your VCF claim and give you a good chance of maximizing the amount of your compensation.

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