Gerry Stimson
Gerry Stimson
Gerry Stimson (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛri ˈstɪmsən/) is a British public health social scientist, known for his research and advocacy in the field of harm reduction.
Etymology
The name Gerry is of English origin, derived from the name Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'. Stimson is an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a stony clearing.
Biography
Gerry Stimson has a long and distinguished career in the field of public health. He has over 220 scientific publications in the field of public health, drug use, harm reduction, and HIV. He was a co-founder of the International Harm Reduction Association and was its Executive Director from 2004 to 2010. He is also an Emeritus Professor at the Imperial College London.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Drug Use: The consumption of substances that alter one's mental or physical state.
- Harm Reduction: A set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.
- HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
- International Harm Reduction Association: An international non-governmental organization promoting policies and practices that reduce the harms from all psychoactive substances.
- Imperial College London: A public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specializing in science, engineering, medicine, and business.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gerry Stimson
- Wikipedia's article - Gerry Stimson
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