Emerging Infectious Diseases: A CDC Perspective
2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases: A CDC Perspective
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Author Information
Author(s): James M. Hughes
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The CDC emphasizes the need for improved public health systems to address emerging infectious diseases and their global implications.
Supporting Evidence
- The CDC has set four goals to improve public health action against infectious diseases.
- Emerging infections are defined as new, reemerging, or drug-resistant infections that have increased in incidence.
- The IOM report identified six major factors contributing to disease emergence.
- Collaboration between public health and clinical medicine is essential for disease prevention.
- Training in public health laboratory skills is crucial for effective disease surveillance.
Takeaway
This study talks about how we need to work together to stop diseases that can spread quickly, like the flu or foodborne illnesses.
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