Bioterrorism Watch Archives – May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
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The sum of all fears: Know history, consequences of nuclear terrorism
Though nuclear weapons are one of the few potential bioterrorism agents that have actually been used against human populations, in many ways, the Cold Wars ultimate weapon remains as poorly understood as some emerging, exotic pathogen.Radioactivity instills fear and trauma in patients, workers
A terrorist attack involving a nuclear blast or dispersement of radioactive material will cause significant mental health problems in both patient and health care workers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns.Nuclear terror: Tips for training hospital staff
To prepare for the possibility of nuclear terrorism, every hospital employee should receive training, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That said, ensure that hospital staff who most likely will respond to a radiological incident or those at highest risk for radiation exposure receive the most training.Nuke containment only as strong as weakest link
With nuclear terror, there is every reason to hope but very much to fear. Consider these findings of an analysis of the current situation by a scholar at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.Q&A for education on nuclear terror
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides these answers to frequently asked questions about nuclear terrorism.