Journal article
Public Health Responses to CBRN Terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa
Z Mani, V Plummer, L Kuhn, A Khorram-Manesh, D Tin, K Goniewicz
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS | Published : 2024
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2024.73
Abstract
Objective: Escalating global challenges (such as disasters, conflict, and climate change) underline the importance of addressing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism for sustainable public health strategies. This study aims to provide a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of CBRN incidents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable responses to safeguard healthcare infrastructures. Method: Utilizing a retrospective approach, this research analyzes data from the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) covering the period from 2003 to 2020. The study focuses on examining the frequency, characteristics, and consequences of ..
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Awarded by Deputyship for Research and Innovation of the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia
Funding Acknowledgements
The authors extend their appreciation to the Deputyship for Research and Innovation of the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia for funding this research work through the project number ISP-2398.