Biosecurity Measures for Preventing Bioterrorism

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By Michael Barletta

Bioterrorism poses an uncertain but potentially devastating threat to the health and well-being of people around the world. Unless countered effectively, this threat may increase with the rapid pace of developments in science and biotechnology. While policymakers and medical service providers must prepare to treat victims of future bioterrorist attacks, in this as in most aspects of human health, prevention is far better than response after the fact. This essay and the companion research collection provide an introduction to biosecurity measures, a key element among policy efforts to address the threat of bioterrorism.

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CNS Contacts on Biosecurity:

• Dr. Raymond A. Zilinskas | Bio
  Director of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program (CBWNP)
  rzilinskas@miis.edu

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Author(s): Michael Barletta Related Resources: CBW, Terrorism, Weekly Story Date Created: November 27, 2002 Date Updated: -NA-

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