This volume explores topics relating to epidemics by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these topics. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and hard-to-find sources and publications. The pro versus con format of the essays allows the reader to activate higher-level critical thinking and reading skills. Readers will evaluate issues relating to conditions and diseases such as AIDS, the obesity epidemic, H1N1, and NDM-1. They will examine controversies relating to vaccinations and bioterrorism. Not only will this book help readers be in-the-know, but they will develop their own intelligent opinions on epidemics.