The Threat of Bioterrorism Highlighted by the Events of September

question 27

Multiple Choice

The threat of bioterrorism highlighted by the events of September 11, 2001, and the anthrax scare have the potential to:

• A) Dissolve community-based programs
• B) Cause the health care systems to collapse
• C) Divert health care funds and resources from other public safety health care programs
• D) Increase the need for shelters

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