Section: Module 3: Lesson 2: Biological and Chemical Weapons | War and Health | NextGenU.org

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    Learning Objectives
    • Learn about biological and chemical weapons, including why their development, production and use are problematic and hazardous to those who would seek to use them and their victims
    • Understand how and why governments seek to prevent the use of biological and chemical weapons and prepare and develop response plans as an integral part of national emergency and public health plans
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  1hours and 18 minutes.

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      • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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        Public health response to biological and chemical weapons: WHO guidance URL
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        • Read all sections of chapter 3 within this report from the World Health Organization. You will learn about biological and chemical weapons.

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        Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2
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