SARS and Response Strategies for Public Health Emergencies

Author: Zheng Zhili
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book is based on facts and takes China and related countries affected by SARS as the research subjects. It adopts research methods from information science and applies knowledge from basic medicine, clinical medicine, preventive medicine, pharmacy, health economics, and management to study SARS etiology, epidemiology, prevention and control, clinical diagnosis and treatment, as well as related health equipment issues. It focuses on discussing the impact of SARS on China's public health system, medical research, and healthcare institution operation models. It analyzes the role of biotechnology, information sharing, and the WHO global collaboration system in the SARS prevention and control efforts. The book also discusses the effects of SARS on pharmaceutical research and development, market competition, health economics, health laws and regulations, and medical psychology, providing an in-depth analysis of the lessons and experiences learned from the SARS epidemic.