Japan’s Health Concerns
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Japan’s Health Concerns

April 5, 2011 4:11 pm (EST)

Japan’s Health Concerns
Explainer Video

In the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Global Health Laurie Garrett discusses the health concerns the country faces.

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