Fear and Stigma: The Epidemic within the SARS Outbreak

Fear and Stigma: The Epidemic within the SARS Outbreak

Because of their evolving nature and inherent scientific uncertainties, outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases can be associated with considerable fear in the general public or in specific communities, especially when illness and deaths are substantial. Mitigating fear and discrimination directed...

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Main Authors: Bobbie Person, Francisco Sy, Kelly Holton, Barbara Govert, Arthur Liang, Brenda Garza, Deborah Gould, Meredith Hickson, Marian McDonald, Cecilia Meijer, Julia Smith, Liza Veto, Walter Williams, Laura Zauderer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Asian-Americans
community outreach
discrimination
fear
health education
hotlines
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/2/03-0750_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/2/03-0750_article

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