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Infectious Diseases

Fighting Infectious Diseases Worldwide: 150 Years of Learning

From cholera to SARS, international cooperation has proved critical.

The extensive archives of Health Politics with Dr. Mike Magee, a popular weekly Internet-based electronic media program that explores complex issues of health care policy and public health, have been made available to Access Excellence. The topics and materials selected by AE's editors address National Science Education Standards and/or National Health Education Standards, are included in middle and high school science and health curricula, and are of particular relevance to middle and high school teachers and learners.

Presentation (12/15/2004):

Discussion Questions:

  1. Why is it important for societies (countries) to work together to fight the spread of infectious disease?
  2. When was the first international health organization established and what did it accomplish (do)?
  3. How did World War II change the world view of health?
  4. What role did the United Nations play in changing the world's view on health?
  5. What are emerging diseases? Why are emerging diseases of concern?
  6. 6. What are some requirements if societies (countries) are to slow the spread of infectious diseases?

Related Links

Risk Control (WHO)
WHO's International Health Regulations ensure security against the international spread of disease.

Diseases: Old and New (NIAID)
How do we handle the emergence of new microbes and the reemergence of old ones?

All About Infectious Diseases (NCID)
The CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases offers information about infectious diseases in alphabetical order by disease name.

On a Mission (NFID)
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and professionals about infectious diseases, supporting research and training, and aiding in prevention and treatment.

Disease Outbreak News (WHO)
Find the latest updates from WHO's Communicable Disease and Surveillance Response division.

The Continual Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
News Advisory: Emerging infectious diseases will continue to confront society in unpredictable ways as long as humans and microbes coexist, according to authors from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Global Travel: Advance Planning Can Prevent Illness (Mayo Clinic)
The Mayo Clinic says taking simple precautions before departure and while abroad can go a long way toward minimizing the risks of getting sick.

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