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New York City released its annual report Thursday on the health of rescue workers at the World Trade Center site and nearby residents, according to Chinaview.com says.

For the past seven years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the city has been monitoring the physical and mental health of recovery workers, first responders, and those living and working in Lower Manhattan, according to a report available on www.ny1.com.

The World Trade Center Medical Working Group reportedly reviewed more than 100 scientific articles published since 2001 and found that people continue to suffer from a range of issues.

The study’s key findings include respiratory system have persisted for 25 percent of firefighters, two to four years after 9/11.

Asthma is a common issue for many Lower Manhattan residents, as are mental health problems, like post-traumatic stress disorder. The illness was persistent two to three years after 9/11. Substance abuse and depression have not been fully examined by the report.

The report advocates for long-term federal funding for treatment and expanding research.

Along with the report, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is reportedly announcing a new 5-million-dollar campaign, which attempts to reach more people exposed to the attacks, who may not have sought treatment for 9/11-related health problems.