Outbreaks: Protecting Americans From Infectious Disease
Item Details
Title
Outbreaks: Protecting Americans From Infectious Disease
Topics
This annual report discusses the United States' preparedness for a biological event, naturally occurring or intentional.
Date
2016
Conclusions
Health crises are not a question of if, but when, and health security is chronically underfunded. There must be a stable, sufficient fund as well as emergency funding for surge needs in the case of a bioterrorism or other health event. A robust and well-trained public health workforce must be maintained. Smallpox and anthrax remain the most notable bioterrorism agent concerns.
Source
Segal, L., et al. Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases. Trust for America's Health. December, 2016. https://www.tfah.org/reports/. Accessed March, 2024.
Citation
“Outbreaks: Protecting Americans From Infectious Disease,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/513.