NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
In this report, Tiffany Ragkaswar analyzes the Rajneeshpuram Salmonella outbreak of 1984 in Dalles, Oregon. The event was initially handled as a food-borne outbreak until investigations eventually clarified that the event was indeed a bioterrorist attack. This mis-identification of the outbreak’s cause and a lack of inter-departmental cooperation significantly delayed effective public health response to the disaster.
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In September 1984, a large outbreak of Salmonella infections struck a small community in Oregon. A past study discovered that the outbreak occurred during 2 phases, one from September 9 through 18, and another from September 19 through October 10. The infections affected 10 restaurants, with the susceptible groups being customers and employers who consumed food from the salad bars.
Continue reading “Howard Glassman’s Salad Bar Salmonella Case Study”Edwards discusses the 1984 salmonella outbreak and its relevance to disaster management today. Looking back on this epidemic, Edwards highlights the advancements that had been achieved in public health epidemiological monitoring. The report analyzes the case’s specifics and concludes that more research is needed in the future to prevent similar events from taking place.
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In this case study, Brandao analyzes the management of the 2022 Brooklyn subway shooting. The report presents the event’s epidemiological impacts and assesses the effectiveness of official communication in response. In conclusion, Brandao urges the implementation of stricter gun control laws to reduce gun violence incidents.
Continue reading “Nicole Brandao’s Case Study on 2022 Brooklyn Subway Shooting”On September 27th, 2020, Napa County experienced a relentless wildfire known as the Glass Fire. The fire lasted 23 days, damaging 1837 structures, 792 homes, and causing an estimated 70,000 people to evacuate the areas affected.
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A strain of Salmonella was created and spread by the Rajneeshee cult to multiple Oregon locations in 1984. The cult had the intention to rig a local election in the their favor by causing this outbreak in a civilian population through food poisoning. In this case study, Nicole Brandao discusses how public health strategies such as surveillance, public awareness, and vigilance can help reduce the likelihood of a similar food poisoning incident repeating.
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Rushil Vipulkumar Patel analyzes the Rajneeshpuram Salmonella outbreak of 1984 in this case study. Although investigations eventually clarified that the event was indeed a bioterrorist attack, it was initially handled as a food-borne outbreak. This mis-identification of the outbreak’s cause and a lack of inter-departmental cooperation significantly delayed effective public health response to the disaster.
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In this report, Smeet Patel analyzes the Rajneeshpuram Salmonella outbreak of 1984 in Dalles, Oregon. Although investigations eventually clarified that the event was indeed a bioterrorist attack, it was initially handled as a food-borne outbreak. This mis-identification of the outbreak’s cause significantly delayed effective public health response to the disaster.
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In this report, Merik Patel analyzes the Rajneeshpuram Salmonella outbreak of 1984 in Dalles, Oregon. Although investigations eventually clarified that the event was indeed a bioterrorist attack, it was initially handled as a food-borne outbreak. This mis-identification of the outbreak’s cause and a lack of inter-departmental cooperation significantly delayed effective public health response to the disaster.
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Ben Outten analyzes the Rajneeshpuram Salmonella outbreak of 1984 in Dalles, Oregon. Although investigations eventually clarified that the event was indeed a bioterrorist attack, it was initially handled as a food-borne outbreak. This mis-identification of the outbreak’s cause and a lack of inter-departmental cooperation significantly delayed effective public health response to the disaster.
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