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Should Defenses Be Researched and Deployed?

Jane M. Orient, MD

JAMA. 1989;262(5):644-648.

Abstract
The threat of chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction has intensified because of improved delivery systems and advances in chemistry, genetics, and other sciences. Possible US responses to this threat include deterrence, defenses, and/or disarmament, including a reaffirmation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention of 1972, which is now in jeopardy. This article discusses the history of chemical and biological warfare, existing and potential weapons, the proliferation of weapons and delivery systems, ways to prevent the use of these weapons, and ways to protect populations from their effects.

(JAMA. 1989;262:644-648)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Suite 9, Tucson, AZ 85716 (Dr Orient).

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