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The Non-Infectious Disease Implications Of Bed Bug Infestations, Christopher T. Balster
The Non-Infectious Disease Implications Of Bed Bug Infestations, Christopher T. Balster
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of bed bug infestations throughout Ohio, whether the non-infectious disease implications of infestations are public health concerns, and also determine the perceived ability of public health departments to respond to outbreaks within their jurisdiction. A descriptive study was performed using survey data obtained from 79 local public health departments throughout Ohio. Overall, 79.05% of individuals surveyed agreed that bed bug outbreaks are a public health concern. The mode of responses regarding whether or not the non-infectious disease concerns of infestations are a public health concern was 4 on a scale …