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

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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University of Melbourne Researchers

Grants

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.