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Nature 413, 335 (27 September 2001) | doi:10.1038/35096704

Swift move to collect fallout data

Rex Dalton

Environmental-health experts moved swiftly but sensitively to collect early exposure data on the possible fallout from the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York. They say such data will be vital in assessing any long-term health risks to tens of thousands of rescuers and survivors.