Population Monitoring in Radiation Emergencies:A Guide for State and Local Public Health Planners

• 2014

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• Armin Ansari; Kevin Caspary

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This planning guide presents an introduction to population monitoring in radiation emergencies for public health officials and emergency preparedness planners at the state, tribal, and local levels. Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with extensive input from its partners, it focuses on planning a public health response to radiological or nuclear terrorism incidents involving large populations.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Radiation Exposure; Safety Management; Guideline; Radioactive Hazard Release

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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