George W. Comstock | |
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![]() Portrait of G. W. Comstock by Cedric Egeli (2006) | |
Born | George W. Comstock January 7, 1915 |
Died | July 15, 2007 | (aged 92)
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 |
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.[1][2] He served as the editor-in-chief for American Journal of Epidemiology.[2]