### Question
How is the term WTC-related health condition defined?


### Answer
The term **WTC-related health condition** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300mm* as the following:

> a condition that—


(A)(i) is an illness or health condition for which exposure to airborne toxins, any other hazard, or any other adverse condition resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, based on an examination by a medical professional with experience in treating or diagnosing the health conditions included in the applicable list of WTC-related health conditions, is substantially likely to be a significant factor in aggravating, contributing to, or causing the illness or health condition, as determined under paragraph (2)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300mm*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXXI-WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM > Part B-Program of Monitoring, Initial Health Evaluations, and Treatment > subpart 1-wtc responders**

