Engineering Solutions for Epidemics and Pandemics

by Kara Rogers

Overview

Although infectious disease outbreaks have long threatened the well-being of human societies, the realization that such epidemics and pandemics can be controlled or even prevented in the first place is recent. With advances in scientific understanding of disease and the development of technologies for the early detection of infectious agents, health agencies are better equipped for disease prevention and surveillance. This volume explores epidemic and pandemic threats and approaches to disease detection, prevention, and surveillance, relating them to concepts that lie at the foundation of STEM education. It also describes the steps readers can take to prepare for disease outbreaks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725347786
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2019
Series:	Preparing for Disaster Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Killer Diseases 6

Chapter 2 Anticipating and Reacting to Disease Disasters 14

Chapter 3 Defending Against Outbreaks 22

Chapter 4 What You Can Do to Prepare 29

Glossary 37

For More Information 39

For Further Reading 42

Bibliography 43

Index 46