Planning for an Influenza Pandemic: Social Justice and Disadvantaged Groups

Authors: Uscher-Pines, Lori; Duggan, Patrick S.; Garoon, Joshua P.; Karron, Ruth A.; Faden, Ruth R.

Source: Hastings Center Report, July-August 2007 , pp. 32-39(8)

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Abstract:

Because an influenza pandemic would create the most serious hardships for those who already face most serious hardships, countries should take special measures to mitigate the effect of a pandemic on existing social inequalities. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that anybody is thinking about that.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2007-07-20

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