Terrorism and public health [[electronic resource] ] : a balanced approach to strengthening systems and protecting people / / edited by Barry S. Levy, Victor W. Sidel

• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2003
• Descrizione fisica: xxiv, 377 p. : ill
• Disciplina: 362.18
• Soggetto topico: Terrorism - Health aspects; Disaster medicine; Emergency medical services; Weapons of mass destruction - Health aspects; Emergency management; Terrorism - Prevention; Health planning; Public health
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: LevyBarry S SidelVictor W
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Frequently Used Abbreviations -- Part I: The Public Health Response to September 11 and Its Aftermath -- 1. Challenges That Terrorism Poses to Public Health -- Box 1-1. Guiding Principles for a Public Health Response to Terrorism -- 2. The Public Health Response to the World Trade Center Disaster -- Box 2-1. Recommendations for People Re-occupying Commercial Buildings and Residents Re-entering Their Homes -- 3. Addressing Mental Health Needs -- Box 3-1. The Experiences of Two Mental Health Professionals -- Box 3-2. Anger, Racism, and Hate Crimes -- 4. Addressing Environmental Health Issues -- 5. Protecting the Health and Safety of Rescue and Recovery Workers -- 6. The Public Health Response to the Anthrax Epidemic -- 7. Educating, Informing, and Mobilizing the Public -- 8. Responding to the Public Health Crisis in Afghanistan -- Box 8-1. Lives and Livelihoods in Afghanistan -- Box 8-2. Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance in Afghanistan -- Part II: Terrorist Weapons -- 9. Small Arms, Explosives, and Incendiaries -- Box 9-1. Landmines -- 10. Biological Weapons -- Box 10-1. International Control of Biological Weapons -- Box 10-2. A Community Salmonellosis Outbreak Caused by Intentional Contamination of Restaurant Salad Bars -- 11. Chemical Weapons -- Box 11-1. International Control of Chemical Weapons -- Box 11-2. Sarin Attacks in Japan -- 12. Nuclear, Radiological, and Related Weapons -- Box 12-1. International Control of Nuclear Weapons -- Part III: Challenges and Opportunities -- 13. Strengthening the Public Health System -- Box 13-1. Communicating about Anthrax: Some Lessons Learned at the CDC -- Box 13-2. Strengthening the Medical Care System -- Box 13-3. Emergency Preparedness Competencies for Public Health Workers -- Box 13-4. The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act. ; 14. Improving Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Laboratory Capabilities -- 15. Improving Vaccines, Antimicrobials, and Antitoxins through Research -- 16. Protecting Food, Water, and Ambient Air -- 17. Protecting Civil Liberties -- Box 17-1. Public Health and Civil Liberties: A Critique of the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act -- 18. Exploring the Roots of Terrorism -- 19. Promoting International Law -- Appendix: Organizations and Resources -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: In a wide-ranging, timely discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States and systematically reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, and small arms, as well as biologic, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. In a constructive approach, the authors discuss what needs to be done to improve the public health and medical care systems in perparation for possible future terrorist attacks and threats and for addressing widespread public health problems more effectively. They also explore the origins of terrorism and discuss the civil rights and human rights issues related to government responses to terrorism. Well-written, well-organized, and up-to-date, the book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences.
• Titolo autorizzato: Terrorism and public health
• ISBN: 1-280-50284-3; 9786610502844; 1-4237-6337-8; 0-19-975984-7; 1-60256-965-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457493603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II