Stephen Smith (surgeon)
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Stephen Smith was an American surgeon and a pioneer in public health
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. His father was a cavalry officer in the American Revolutionary War
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Smith led the establishment of the Metropolitan Board of Health
in New York City
in 1866, the first such public health agency in the United States. He later founded the American Public Health Association
. He died on August 27, 1922.
Public health
Public health is "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" . It is concerned with threats to health based on population health...
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Biography
He was born on February 19, 1823 in Skaneateles, New YorkSkaneateles, New York
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. His father was a cavalry officer in the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
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Smith led the establishment of the Metropolitan Board of Health
Metropolitan Board of Health
The New York City Metropolitan Board of Health was the first modern municipal public health authority in the United States. It was founded in 1866 by the New York Academy of Medicine, following a campaign led by Dr. Stephen Smith...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in 1866, the first such public health agency in the United States. He later founded the American Public Health Association
American Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association is Washington, D.C.-based professional organization for public health professionals in the United States. Founded in 1872 by Dr. Stephen Smith, APHA has more than 30,000 members worldwide...
. He died on August 27, 1922.