Pandemics
Researchers at Columbia University target pandemics
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, November 30th, 2010
2010 NOV 30 -- Fresh data on pandemics are presented in the report 'Factors associated with the ability and willingness of essential workers to report to duty during a pandemic.' "To determine essential workers' ability and willingness to report to duty during a serious pandemic outbreak and to identify modifiable risk factors. Workers (N=1103) from six essential workgroups completed an anonymous, cross-sectional survey," scientists in the United States report.
"Although a substantial proportion of participants reported that they would be able (80%), fewer would be willing (65%) to report to duty. Only 49% of participants would be both able and willing....
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