Bioterrorism preparedness funds do not appear to be improving local public health resources

The surge of funds for bioterrorism preparedness over the past decade does not appear to be improving local public health resources in general, according to new research. However, the funding increase to health departments does spur epidemiologic activity that is key in detecting infectious disease risks, such as a surge in communicable disease like influenza or tuberculosis, at the local level.

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