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Through a presentation of 16 case studies, the authors examine the broad range of public health scenarios through the lens of emergency preparedness and planning. Designed for students across a wide spectrum of health and safety disciplines, this text uniquely demonstrates the application of public health preparedness competencies established by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).
Key Features:
- Presents 16 case studies on preparedness, from natural disasters to pandemic infection.
- Demonstrates the application of the ASPH Public Health Preparedness competencies.
- Makes an ideal complement to any text on disaster preparedness or public health leadership, or can be used as a standalone text.
"Case Studies in Public Health Preparedness is written by some of the best emergency preparedness and response professionals in the business; it is a must read for anyone who needs to prepare for or respond to an emergency."
-Michael Osterholm Ph.D, MPH, Professor and Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota