Response to Epstein's commentary

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 108-113

  Klotz, Lynn ^a  

^a Center for Arms Control and Non Proliferation   (United States)

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Indexed keywords

BIOLOGICAL WARFARE; DISASTER PLANNING; FEAR; HEALTH CARE PLANNING; HUMAN; NOTE; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; PROBABILITY; PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE; RESEARCH; RISK ASSESSMENT; UNITED STATES;

BIOTERRORISM; DISASTER PLANNING; FEAR; HEALTH PRIORITIES; HUMANS; PROBABILITY; PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE; RESEARCH; RISK ASSESSMENT; UNITED STATES;

EID: 41849088827     PISSN: 15387135     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1089/bsp.2008.0005     Document Type: Note

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