Lester Breslow
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Lester Breslow (March 17, 1915 in Bismarck, North Dakota, USA – April 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA)[1][2][3][4][5] was an American physician who promoted public health. Breslow's career had a significant impact.[6] He is credited with pioneering chronic disease prevention and health behavior intervention.[7] His work with the Human Population Laboratory in the Alameda County Study established the connection between mortality and lifestyle issues like exercise, diet, sleep, smoking, and alcohol.[8] He has been called "Mr. Public Health".[9]
Lester Breslow | |
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Born | (1915-03-17)March 17, 1915 |
Died | April 9, 2012(2012-04-09) (aged 97) Los Angeles, California, US |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota, |
Children | Norman E. Breslow |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Public health |
Institutions | California State Department of Public Health. |
Among other positions, Breslow served as president of the American Public Health Association,[7] the Association of Schools of Public Health[7] and the International Epidemiological Association.[10] Breslow served as founding editor of the Annual Review of Public Health from 1980–1990.[11]