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Conference
Description
The
conference, the third in a series that began in 1998, attracted
over 2,000 public health professionals. Focusing on the exchange
of scientific and public health information on global emerging
infectious disease issues, the program included sessions on
bioterrorism preparedness, the recent outbreak of anthrax,
the impact of infectious agents on farming and food production,
antimicrobial resistance, the interface of animal and human
health, foot and mouth disease, genetic susceptibility to
infection, and public health policy.
Major
topics also included current work on:
- Foodborne
Illnesses
- Chronic
Diseases
- Vectorborne
Diseases
- Waterborne
Illnesses
- Global
Health and GIS
- Surveillance
and Information Systems
- Molecular
Diagnostics and Epidemiology
- Prevention
and Control Strategies
- Zoonotic
Diseases
Continuing
Education Credits
If you view complete sessions online, you can earn a variety
of professional credits.
- Continuing
Nursing Education (CNE)
- Continuing
Medical Education (CME) for physicians and nonphysicians
- Continuing
Education Units (CEU) available for other professions
- Certified
Health Education Specialist (CHES) for health educators
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