Vulnerabilities in the Medical Response to Nuclear Weapon Attack in the U.S.

Cham E. Dallas, PhD, Director of the Center for Leadership in Education and Applied Research in Mass Destruction Defense at the University of Georgia, talks about his experiences and perspectives relating to nuclear weapon attack preparedness. Dr. Dallas relates his experiences from over ten years with the Chernobyl contaminated areas, to the work he is currently involved in for national preparedness efforts. Using information from a simulation of an attack outside of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Dallas discusses the potential scope of a nuclear disaster and what such an attack will require of the public health system. His final message urges planning for hospitals, public health organizations and government agencies. (Lecture given on May 28, 2003)


Audience: General Public Health
Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Format(s): CD-ROM, Webcast, Podcast