S. Paul Ehrlich Jr.

For other people named Paul Ehrlich, see Paul Ehrlich (disambiguation).

Saul Paul Ehrlich Jr. (May 4, 1932 – January 6, 2005) was an American physician and public health administrator. He served as acting Surgeon General of the United States from 1973 to 1977.

• Director, Office of International Health, Office of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (1969–1977)
• Chairman of Executive Board, World Health Organization (1972)
• Acting Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service (1973–77)
• Former Deputy Director, Pan American Health Organization (1978–1983)
• Founding member of the World Cultural Council (1981).^[1]

S. Paul Ehrlich Jr.
Surgeon General of the United States Acting
In office January 31, 1973 – July 13, 1977
President	Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	Jesse Leonard Steinfeld
Succeeded by	Julius B. Richmond
Personal details
Born	Saul Paul Ehrlich Jr. (1932-05-04)May 4, 1932 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	January 6, 2005(2005-01-06) (aged 72) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.