Pandemics definition

Describes pandemics including flu polio and AIDS that have occurred in the past explains how infectious diseases spread and explores the ways these diseases can be prevented or controlled PandemicsPart of the Hot Topics series Pandemics is a good addition for student information and health research projects Discusses the microorganisms spreading infection and infectious diseases today Begins with history of pandemics globalization population and environmental changes and problems with medicines Goes into detail about future pandemic threats and how to prevent and control them The end of the book includes discussion questions organizations to contact resources and an index Nonfiction Pandemics 618.92 Mil Pandemics