Terrorism and Public Health A Balanced Approach to Strengthening Systems and Protecting People

by Levy, Barry S.; Sidel, Victor W.

• ISBN13: 9780195158342
• ISBN10: 0195158342
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-14
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

PART I The Public Health Response to September 11 and Its Aftermath


1. Challenges that Terrorism Poses for Public Health, Barry S. Levy and Victor W. Sidel


2. The Public Health Response to the World Trade Center Disaster, Timo

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. xix
Frequently Used Abbreviations	p. xxiii
The Public Health Response to September and Its Aftermath	p. 11
Challenges That Terrorism Poses to Public Health	p. 3
Guiding Principles for a Public Health Response to Terrorism	p. 10
The Public Health Response to the World Trade Center Disaster	p. 19
Recommendations for People Re-occupying Commercial Buildings and Residents Re-entering Their Homes	p. 30
Addressing Mental Health Needs	p. 49
The Experiences of Two Mental Health Professionals	p. 51
Anger, Racism, and Hate Crimes	p. 54
Addressing Environmental Health Issues	p. 69
Protecting the Health and Safety of Rescue and Recovery Workers	p. 80
The Public Health Response to the Anthrax Epidemic	p. 101
Educating, Informing, and Mobilizing the Public	p. 118
Responding to the Public Health Crisis in Afghanistan	p. 136
Lives and Livelihoods in Afghanistan	p. 140
Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance in Afghanistan	p. 141
Terrorist Weapons
Small Arms, Explosives, and Incendiaries	p. 155
Landmines	p. 168
Biological Weapons	p. 175
International Control of Biological Weapons	p. 180
A Community Salmonellosis Outbreak Caused by International Contamination of Restaurant Salad Bars	p. 181
Chemical Weapons	p. 199
International Control of Chemical Weapons	p. 202
Sarin Attacks in Japan	p. 212
Nuclear, Radiological, and Related Weapons	p. 220
International Control of Nuclear Weapons	p. 226
Challenges and Opportunities
Strengthening the Public Health System	p. 245
Communicating about Anthrax: Some Lessons Learned at the CDC	p. 253
Strengthening the Medical Care System	p. 256
Emergency Preparedness Competencies for Public Health Workers	p. 259
The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act	p. 265
Improving Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Laboratory Capabilities	p. 270
Improving Vaccines, Antimicrobials, and Antitoxins through Research	p. 286
Protecting Food, Water, and Ambient Air	p. 305
Protecting Civil Liberties	p. 322
Public Health and Civil Liberties: A Critique of the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act	p. 329
Exploring the Roots of Terrorism	p. 335
Promoting International Law	p. 351
Epilogue	p. 361
Index	p. 373
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