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Public Health Preparedness: Case Studies in Policy and Management

By: Arnold M. Howitt, Dutch Leonard and David W. Giles
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Abstract

This book provides detailed accounts of a range of public health emergencies. Topics range from natural disasters, to infectious diseases, to pandemics, and more. With chapters on Superstorm Sandy, H1N1, the Ebola virus, and bioterrorism, these cases cover major areas in public health preparedness. This book is suited for public health professionals, specialists in related fields, students, and concerned citizens. These case studies strongly portray the challenges that public health faces in our times.

Keywords

Health Care and Treatment; Health Pandemics; Natural Disasters; Safety; Public Sector; Policy; Management

Citation

Howitt, Arnold M., Dutch Leonard and David W. Giles, eds. Public Health Preparedness: Case Studies in Policy and Management. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 2017.
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