Katz, Rebecca, 1973-

Essentials of public health preparedness / Rebecca Katz. - Burlington, MA. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2013. - xix, 170 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

Book

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to public health preparedness -- Threats from biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological weapons -- Threats from naturally occurring disease and natural disasters -- 9/11 and its aftermath -- Preparedness plans -- Legislation, regulations, and policy guidance -- Biosecurity -- The research agenda -- International agreements -- Attribution and investigations -- Surveillance -- Putting preparedness to the test : natural disasters and the public -- Health response -- From local preparedness to global governance of disease : the path to security.

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Public health--United States.
Disaster medicine--United States.
Public health administration--United States.
Civil defense readiness--United States.
Civil Defense--United States.
Disaster Planning--United States.
Public Health Administration--United States.
Security Measures--United States.
Terrorism--prevention & control--United States.

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