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

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 preparation 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. This Book, Written By 36 Experts On A Wide Variety Of Public Health Aspects Of Terrorism, Provides A Comprehensive Review Of Lessons Learned From September 11 And The Dissemination Of Anthrax And Their Aftermaths. It Reviews Potential Terrorist Weapons And Approaches To Reducing Threats From These Weapons. In Addition, It Describes Ways Of Improving The Public Health System, Protecting Civil Liberties, Promoting International Law, And Exploring The Roots Of Terrorism. The Book Is Essential Reading For Health Professionals, Students In The Health Professions, And Others Concerned With Terrorism And Its Health Consequences.--jacket. Challenges That Terrorism Poses To Public Health / Barry S. Levy And Victor W. Sidel -- The Public Health Response To The World Trade Center Disaster / Timothy H. Holtz [and Others] -- Addressing Mental Health Needs / Zebulon Taintor --addressing Environmental Health Issues / Luz Claudio, Anjali Garg, And Philip J. Landrigan -- Protecting The Health And Safety Of Rescue And Recovery Workers / Bruce Lippy -- The Public Health Response To The Anthrax Epidemic / Philip S. Brachman -- Educating, Informing, And Mobilizing The Public / Monica Schoch-spana -- Responding To The Public Health Crisis In Afghanistan / Peter Salama, Jennifer Leaning, And Annalies Borrel -- Small Arms, Explosives, And Incendiaries / Wendy Cukier And Antoine Chapdelaine -- Biological Weapons / Victor W. Sidel And Barry S. Levy -- Chemical Weapons / Herman Spanjaard And Oxana Khabib -- Nuclear, Radiological, And Related Weapons / Patrice M. Sutton And Robert M. Gould -- Strengthening The Public Health System / C. William Keck And Marguerite A. Erme -- Improving Epidemiology, Surveillance, And Laboratory Capabilities / J. Lyle Conrad And James L. Pearson -- Improving Vaccines, Antimicrobials, And Antitoxins Through Research / Dorothy Margolskee -- Protecting Food, Water, And Ambient Air / Craig W. Hedberg, Jeffrey B. Bender, And Donald Vesley -- Protecting Civil Liberties / H. Jack Geiger -- Exploring The Roots Of Terrorism / Cheryl E. Easley And Carol Easley Allen -- Promoting International Law / Peter Weiss. Edited By Barry S. Levy, Victor W. Sidel. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In a wide-ranging discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the 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 preparation 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-organised, and up-to-date, the book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences