Terrorism radiological

Keywords terrorism al Qaeda chemical terrorism biological terrorism radiological terrorism nuclear terrorism state sponsored terrorism threat sensors. 

The problems of nuclear and radiological terrorism merit a special consideration. 

Veenema, T. G. (2003). Disaster nursing and emergency preparedness for chemical, biological and radiological terrorism and other hazards. New York Springer Publishing. 

A. L. Melnick (ed.), Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism. Springer 2008... 

Source From Melnick A, The family physician s role in responding to biologic, chemical, and radiological terrorism. In Family Medicine principles and practice (6e). Taylor R (ed). New York Springer, 2003. Adapted by permission. 

Radiological terrorism is the use of radioactive material to cause human casualties, environmental destruction and maximum disruption, panic and fear (1) in the general population for political purposes. Since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, with 150,000 casualties and 75,000 fatalities (2), people have feared nuclear explosives more than any other weapons of mass destruction, because of the ability of these weapons to cause immediate devastation and trauma, and because radiation, undetected by human senses, can cause ongoing morbidity and mortality, including cancer, years after exposure (3). 

The intentional use or threatened use of biological, chemical and radiological agents has proven effective in coercing and intimidating populations. One review of available literature on biological, chemical and radiological terrorism identified several terrorist aims (1) ... 

Edncating patients and the commnnity on the risks of biological, chemical, and radiological terrorism, inclnding how to protect themselves and their families... 

Portions of this book were previously presented in Melnick A. The Family Physician s Role in Responding to Biological, Chemical and Radiological Terrorism. In Taylor, R (Ed.). Family Medicine Principles and Practice, 6th ed. New York Springer, 2003 1107-1127. Reprinted with permission. 

Robert Albano, Senior Editor, Springer, immediately recognized the need for an entire book devoted to the topic of biological, chemical, and radiological terrorism preparedness for primary care physicians. He offered me the opportunity to write this book, and his enthusiasm and commitment to the project helped me get started. 

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