MPH5512U9A1 MPH5512 Unit 9 Assignment 1 - Bioweapons and Epidemiology MPH5512 Capella

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MPH5512U9A1 MPH5512 Unit 9 Assignment 1 - Bioweapons and Epidemiology MPH5512 Capella University Agenda Style Epidemiological Methods to Investigate a Potential Bioter- rorism Threat Determine... the Scientific Merit of Epidemiological Findings Used to Identify and Evaluate Public Health Risks Recommend Methods for Determining the Identification and Monitoring of Epidemics and Disease Clusters Analyze Environmental and Economic Risk Factors that Impact the Incidence and Spread of Disease in the Event of a Bioterrorist Attack Create a Communication Strategy that Prepares Stake- holders to Anticipate and Respond to a Bioterrorist Attack Executive Summary Arthrex Epidemiological Methods to Investigate a Potential Bioterrorism Threat Biological agents are germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops. Anthrax is one of the most likely agents to be used for the following reasons: ï‚·Anthrax spores are easily found in nature, can be produced in a lab, and can last for a long time in the environment. ï‚·Anthrax makes a good weapon because it can be released quietly and without anyone knowing. The microscopic spores could be put into powders, sprays, food, and water. Because they are so small, you may not be able to see, smell, or taste them. ï‚·Anthrax has been used as a weapon before, such as in mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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