This document provides a prompt for a report on potential bioterrorism threats. Students are to select one threat from a list including anthrax, food contamination, water contamination, or airborne contamination. They must then research that threat and write a 3-4 page report covering the main surveillance methods used to detect the threat, the functions of federal, state, and local governments in responding, and an analysis of existing surveillance systems and their adequacy for emergencies. Sources must be cited in APA format.
Select a potential bioterrorism threat from the followingAnthrax.docx
1. Select a potential bioterrorism threat from the following:
Anthrax
Food supply contamination
Water system contamination
Air borne contamination
Research on your selected potential bioterrorism threat. Based
on your research, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word report
that covers the following aspects in detail:
The main surveillance methods used in public health that could
also be used to detect a bioterrorism threat.
The basic functions of all levels of government―federal, state,
and local―when responding to a possible bioterrorism threat.
The existing surveillance systems and their adequacy to meet
emergency preparedness needs.
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.
