The Interrelated Roles of Public Health Professionals
Some infectious diseases appear in a location unexpectedly and puzzle even the most seasoned disease experts. These are called emerging diseases. Several environmental factors may be involved in the spread of these emerging diseases: global airline travel, climate change, and development in wilderness areas.
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West Nile Virus Outbreak in NYC
Connection to NRC Framework for K-12 Science Education: Crosscutting Concepts: Connections to Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science: Interdependence of Science, Engineering and Technology.
In this video, learn about an emerging disease called West Nile Virus, which was first identified in the United States in New York City in 1999. Pay special attention to the ways in which multiple public health professionals work together to solve the mystery. Click on the left to watch the video.
Describe the roles of the various professionals who might need to collaborate to solve a public health crisis.
