Terrorism and public health
a balanced approach to strengthening systems and protecting people
Levy, Barry S.
Sidel, Victor W.
text
nyu
New York
Oxford
Oxford University Press
c2007
2007
monographic
eng
1 online resource (410 p.) : ill., maps.
This volume examines the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, small arms and radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. It discusses what needs to be done to prepare medical care systems for possible future terrorist attacks.
specialized
edited by Barry S. Levy and Victor W. Sidel.
Includes index.
Terrorism
Health aspects
Disaster medicine
Emergency medical services
Weapons of mass destruction
Health aspects
Emergency management
Health planning
Terrorism
Prevention
RA645.5
362.18
9780199864409 (ebook) :
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195325256.001.0001
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195325256.001.0001
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