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The commercial use of potentially hazardous biological and chemical materials makes them widely accessible and more difficult to curb through normal mechanisms. As a consequence, the risk posed by weapons using these materials are significant and require constant vigilance by our government and the public health community. This section will explore Physicians for Social Responsibility's research, policy perscriptions, and methods that activists can engage their local representatives to do more on this important issue. It is our responsibilty, as a medical voice, to make clear the risk associated with insufficient mitigation and adaptation to the risk posed by these terrible weapons in our country.
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Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk
The newly generated data on the decline in agricultural production that would follow a limited, regional nuclear war in South Asia support the concern that more than one billion people would be in danger of starvation. Epidemic disease and further conflict spawned by such a famine would put additional hundreds of millions at risk. Read more »
Shock and Awe Hits Home
The military operational costs of the war in Iraq, now greater than $500 billion, have surpassed those for the entire Vietnam conflict. These escalating operational costs are alarming, yet the long-term public health costs will be much greater. Read more »
Video: Nukes, Militarism and Public Health
Interview with PSR board member Dr. Andy Kanter. Read more »
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