Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης Καταστροφών και Κρίσεων στους Διοικητικούς και Αναπτυξιακούς ΤομείςLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Loulas Athanasios
Supervisors info:
«Ειδική_Επ_Καθοδήγηση»
«Μαρτζάκλης Β.» ««M.Sc.Αξιωματικός Πυροσβεστικού Σώματος, Πτυχιούχος Δημόσιας Διοίκησης Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου,Expert E.U. Civil Protection Mechanis »,
Τριμελής Εξεταστική Επιτροπή:
Δανάμος Γεώργιος Ε.Δ.Ι.Π. Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ,
Λόζιος Στυλιανός, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Λέκκας Ευθύμιος, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
«Επιπτώσεις στην δημόσια υγεία από τα βιολογικά όπλα και τρόποι αντιμετώπισης»
Translated title:
«Public health effects of biological weapons and countermeasures»
Summary:
The effects of biological weapons on public health are emerging as a worrying field of
research, as the use of such weapons can have serious effects on the health of the population
and on society in general. During such an attack, the spread of germs or toxins can lead to
widespread diseases and epidemics. The introduction of diseases like the plague, can cause
massive losses of lives, and the effects can range from economic losses to social panic. In
addition, social psychology can be undermined as the population lives in constant fear and
insecurity. Addressing these impacts requires coordinated efforts at many levels. Rapid
detection and diagnosis of diseases, as well as immediate medical treatment of those affected,
are vital. At the same time, prevention of spread involves the implementation of preventive
measures, such as the imposition of quarantine, the exclusion of areas at risk and the use of
personal protective equipment. In the international context, countries seek to prevent such
attacks and cooperate to modernize warning and response systems, while strengthening their
capacity to deal with these biological threats. The development of advanced epidemiological
surveillance systems and the strengthening of the capacity of health services are critical
measures to prevent biological threats. Addressing the public health effects of biological
weapons requires coordinated efforts at the level of epidemiological surveillance, medical care,
and prevention, both nationally and internationally. Continuous research and preparation play
a key role in coping with this global threat.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Biological Weapons, Bioterrorism, Effects of biological weapons, Countermeasures against biological attacks
Number of index pages:
02
