George W. Comstock
George Wills Comstock (January 7, 1915 – July 15, 2007) was a public health physician, epidemiologist, and educator. He was known for significant contributions to public health, specifically in the fields of micronutrient deficiencies, tuberculosis, and cardiovascular disease. He served as the editor-in-chief for the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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Portrait of G. W. Comstock by Cedric Egeli (2006) | |
| Born | George W. Comstock January 7, 1915 Niagara Falls, New York |
| Died | July 15, 2007 (aged 92) Smithsburg, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Antioch College (undergraduate), Harvard Medical School (MD), University of Michigan (MPH), Johns Hopkins University (DrPH) |
| Occupation(s) | Epidemiologist and physician |
| Known for | Tuberculosis epidemiology, editor of American Journal of Epidemiology |
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