Fear and Stigma: The Epidemic within the SARS Outbreak

This article outlines efforts to rapidly assess, monitor, and address fears associated with the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in the United States. Although fear, stigmatization, and discrimination were not widespread in the general public, Asian-American communities were particularly affected.

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• disease outbreak, Epidemic, SARS, Stigma