Emerging Diseases: Public Health Trends and Implications for Emergency Preparedness and Bio-terrorismSaul B. Wilen, M.D., CEOEmergency

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Emerging Diseases: Public Health Trends and Implications for Emergency Preparedness and Bio-terrorism

Author            :Saul B. Wilen, M.D.

Designation    :CEO

Company        :International Horizons Unlimited

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Emerging diseases have become a reality and now represent an increasing trend that continues and must be addressed as a serious public health concern. The ability of a disease organism to be transmitted from its natural animal host to humans depends on multiple factors. Outbreaks are usually unpredictable due to changes in risk factors. Experience with Mad Cow disease, SARS, and others have at least heightened suspicions on the part of public health officials. The experiences that have been and will be gleaned from studying and evaluating such diseases are vital. The major focus areas include: the development of tools for early detection (rapid laboratory testing); the development and application of early intervention techniques and treatment; and the development of prevention and protective strategies (vaccines).

An unprecedented opportunity exists to simultaneously explore and adapt biological, epidemiologic, public health, preventive medicine, and healthcare commonalities. These commonalities are applicable to disease recurrence, modeling for future disease epidemics and pandemics, and for bio-terrorism and terrorism prevention planning. The emerging diseases manifest tendencies that parallel similar factors considered to be potentially in play with bio-terrorism.

The complex issue, “Are We Prepared?” is posed. However, to begin formulating an answer requires the in-depth evaluation of the unasked question, “For What Are We Preparing?” This mandates the intentional incorporation of viable strategies and dynamic planning into the present preparedness processes. The preparation process must be framed in terms of an emphasis on prevention and a fundamental change in present planning methods. Preparedness to prevent must become co-equal with preparedness to respond and recover.

Goals:

To comprehend the ramifications of political, social, and economic forces impacting public health and safety issues.
To become aware of the global and local elements contributing to terrorism.
To identify the global mechanisms that foster aberrations in traditional biological and scientific relationships resulting in emerging diseases.
To foster new methodologies and technologies.
To consider the challenges and positive implications of unexpected phenomena, their applications for predictive modeling processes, and as models for viable strategies, dynamic planning, and solutions.
The simultaneous development of preparedness to prevent, while preparedness to respond and to recover are strengthened.

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