Biological Terrorism: Is the Health Care Community Prepared?

Authors

Robin J. Strongin, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

2-11-1999

Abstract

This issue brief provides an overview of biological warfare and discusses the role of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state health departments in detecting biologic agents. The brief also highlights the issue of threat assessment and discusses ways to improve the current level of preparedness as well as steps needed to convert the public health system into our best form of civil defense.

Comments

Issue brief no. 731

Recommended Citation

Strongin, Robin J., "Biological Terrorism: Is the Health Care Community Prepared?" (1999). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 19.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/19

Open Access

yes