Infectious Disease and National Security Strategic Information Needs

• Main Author: Cecchine, Gary (auth)
• Other Authors: Moore, Melinda (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2006
• Subjects: Medicolegal issues; Warfare & defence; Political Science; Health Sciences
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The pace of global travel, migration, and commerce has brought about an increased risk of a worldwide infectious disease outbreak. This report examines infectious disease within the context of national security and assesses the need for and adequacy of information that will enable U.S. policymakers...