Peter Buxtun
Tuskegee syphilis study whistleblower (1937–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Buxtun (sometimes referred to as Peter Buxton; September 29, 1937 – May 18, 2024) was an American epidemiologist.[1] He was an employee of the United States Public Health Service who became known as the whistleblower responsible for ending the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
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Peter Buxtun | |
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Born | Peter Jan Buxbaum (1937-09-29)September 29, 1937 |
Died | May 18, 2024(2024-05-18) (aged 86) Rocklin, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Epidemiologist, social worker |
Known for | Whistleblowing on the Tuskegee Syphilis Study |
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