According to a report issued by Trust For America's Health (TFAH), an organization based around disease prevention, many states are not prepared for a possible public health crisis.
"13 states have purchased less than 50% of their share of federally-subsidized antiviral drugs to stockpile for use during an influenza pandemic," said Jeffrey Levi, the organizations director.
Levi also pointed out that 27 states cut funding for public health in FY 2008-09 due to the recession.
The report states that the H1N1 flu outbreak highlights possible problems with the U.S.'s ability to respond to public health crises. Partial blame can be attributed to the lagging state of the economy, TFAH contends.
U.S. May Not Be Prepared For Public Health Crises, Says New Report
According to a report issued by Trust For America's Health (TFAH), an organization based around disease prevention, many states are not prepared for a possible public health crisis.
"13 states have purchased less than 50% of their share of federally-subsidized antiviral drugs to stockpile for use during an influenza pandemic," said Jeffrey Levi, the organizations director.
Levi also pointed out that 27 states cut funding for public health in FY 2008-09 due to the recession.
The report states that the H1N1 flu outbreak highlights possible problems with the U.S.'s ability to respond to public health crises. Partial blame can be attributed to the lagging state of the economy, TFAH contends.