Download or read book Infectious Disease and National Security written by Gary Cecchine and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006-08-11 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pace of global travel, migration, and commerce has brought about an increased risk of a worldwide infectious disease outbreak. This report examines infectious disease within the context of national security and assesses the need for and adequacy of information that will enable U.S. policymakers to prevent and respond to such threats.