Epidemiologic surveillance after natural disasters
This book summarizes the scientific basis and experience in surveillance and control of communicable diseases following a disaster. It covers the potential for disease outbreaks, the establishment of surveillance systems, operational aspects of disease surveillance, and environmental health management activities. This manual will be of use for technical personnel involved in disaster response and mitigation activities, epidemiologists, specialists in disease control, sanitary engineers, and physicians. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters. If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the Bookstore .   (1/Jan/1989)