Volume 19, Number 6—June 2013
Synopsis
Progress in Global Surveillance and Response Capacity 10 Years after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Christopher R. Braden, Scott F. Dowell, Daniel B. Jernigan, and James M. Hughes
Table
Factors contributing to the emergence of infectious diseases according to IOM reports, 1992 and 2003
| 1992 IOM Report | 2003 IOM Report |
|---|---|
| Human demographics and behavior | Human susceptibility to infection |
| Technology and industry | Climate and weather |
| Economic development and land use | Changing ecosystems |
| International travel and commerce | Poverty and social inequality |
| Microbial adaptation and change | War and famine |
| Breakdown of public health measures | Lack of political will |
| Intent to harm |
*Boldface indicates factors that contributed to the emergence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome. IOM, Institute of Medicine.
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