John Frank (epidemiologist)
John Frank (Epidemiologist)
John Frank is a renowned epidemiologist known for his significant contributions to the field of public health.
Pronunciation
John Frank: /dʒɒn fræŋk/
Etymology
The name John is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious". Frank is a common surname of Germanic origin, meaning "free" or "truthful".
Career
John Frank is a distinguished epidemiologist who has made significant contributions to the field of public health. He has held numerous prestigious positions, including Director of the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy and Chair in Public Health Research and Policy at the University of Edinburgh. His work has focused on the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the development of effective public health policies.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Health Inequalities: Differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups.
- Social Determinants of Health: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system.
See Also
- Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy
- University of Edinburgh
- Public Health Research and Policy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John Frank (epidemiologist)
- Wikipedia's article - John Frank (epidemiologist)
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