Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 12, 2026

Preventing the Spread of Malaria and Dengue Fever Using Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Published on: July 4, 2007
Using a community-based approach for prevention and mitigation of national health emergencies
1National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS-F38, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, USA. mkeim@cdc.gov
Abstract:
Disaster management is most effective when developed at the community level. Community based planning, prevention, mitigation, and emergency response all engage the population to make choices that are commensurate with local needs and resources. Community based disaster management also offers a force multiplying effect by increasing the number of potential participants and leaders. This discussion of key community based developmental activities is meant to provide a primer for the public health practitioner beginning the study of emergency preparedness and response.
Related Concept Videos
International Nursing Organizations II
The WHO provides expert team support, including funding, vaccines, testing, and treatment tools at the country level to fight...
Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Steps in Outbreak Investigation
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks

