| Demystifying bioterrorism: misinformation and misperceptions. | |
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PMID: 15748008 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The true threat of bioterrorism remains mysterious and elusive to the common citizen. It principally has become the dominion of a few "experts", many of whom have limited apparent expertise, who have failed to effectively communicate the risks and realities to society, and have instead created an air of uncertainty surrounding the topic. Unlike the great classic deceptions of modern life (e.g., "the check is in the mail"), the misinformation and misperceptions associated with bioterrorism can be dangerous and are not merely humorous. Indeed, it is possible to grasp the facts as well as fallacies associated with bioterrorism, and, as a result, demystify this nightmare scenario and prepare for the "unthinkable". |
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Authors:
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Eric Noji; Tress Goodwin; Michael Hopmeier |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Editorial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prehospital and disaster medicine Volume: 20 ISSN: 1049-023X ISO Abbreviation: Prehosp Disaster Med Publication Date: 2005 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-07 Completed Date: 2005-04-19 Revised Date: 2011-12-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8918173 Medline TA: Prehosp Disaster Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-6 Citation Subset: T |
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Bioterrorism
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prevention & control* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Policy Humans Social Perception United States |
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