US Economy Effects Emergency Preparedness

http://www.rwjf.org/publichealth/product.jsp?id=36628&c=EMC-ADV

Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report which finds that progress made to better protect the country from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and bioterrorism is now at risk, due to budget cuts and the economic crisis. In addition, the report concludes that major gaps remain in many critical areas of preparedness, including surge capacity, rapid disease detection, and food safety. (Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Tags: emergency preparedness
Topics: Civic Life, Community Health, Economics, Health Care, Public Health