1974

1974 in medicine refers to the significant events, discoveries, and advancements in the field of medicine that took place in the year 1974.

Events

• On January 1, the Health and Safety at Work Act was implemented in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the history of occupational health and safety.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization, aiming to control and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide.

Discoveries and advancements

• The Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, invented by Godfrey Hounsfield, was introduced into clinical practice, revolutionizing the field of medical imaging.
• The Heimlich maneuver, a first aid procedure for choking, was described by Henry Heimlich.

Births

• Elizabeth Blackburn, a molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, was born on November 26. She is known for her work on telomeres and telomerase.

Deaths

• Carl Cori, a biochemist and Nobel laureate, died on October 20. He is known for his work on the Cori cycle.

See also

• Timeline of medicine and medical technology
• 1974 in science

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