The Global Threat of New and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

Download or read book The Global Threat of New and Reemerging Infectious Diseases written by Jennifer Brower and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study offers a more comprehensive analysis of the security implications of the spread of infectious diseases than has been done to date. The study examines the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa, highlighting this particular crisis as a graphic example of the devastating effects that infectious disease can have on virtually every aspect of a state's functioning viability. It also makes a detailed analysis of the United States, delineating the threat posed by specific diseases; assessing the effectiveness of the existing public health infrastructure; and offering specific actions that can be taken to improve the country's ability to meet this emerging challenge. ISBN: 0-8330-3293-3 Price: $20.00 Est. page count: last roman--xvii