A message to teachers.The news pages in this issue of Junior Scholastic explain the war on terrorism--why the U.S. is attacking the Taliban Taliban or Taleban (tälēbän`, –lə–), Islamic fundamentalist militia in Afghanistan, originally consisting mainly of Sunni Pashtun religious students educated and trained in Pakistan. regime in Afghanistan and the terrorists it harbors. We ask Muslims both in the U.S. and in other countries for their reactions to the war. And we tell students how their government is working to protect Americans at home. The anthrax anthrax (ăn`thrăks), acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis scare has many Americans worried. To give students reliable information about this topic, we interviewed Dr. David Satcher David M. Satcher (b. March 2, 1941) was the 16th Surgeon General of the United States from 1998 to 2002 and the Assistant Secretary for Health from 1998 to 2001. He was the first African American male to serve as Surgeon General. Early years and career Dr. , the U.S. Surgeon General The U.S. Surgeon General is charged with the protection and advancement of health in the United States. Since the 1960s the surgeon general has become a highly visible federal public health official, speaking out against known health risks such as tobacco use, and promoting disease . You will find a question-and-answer column on page 9 in the student edition. We are also providing a take-home letter for parents, which you may want to photocopy. The letter includes additional information provided by the Surgeon General. You will find it on the back page of this Teacher's Edition. Sincerely, Lee Baier, Editor |
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