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karlynnae

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Who is considered the first epidemiologist?
 
  A) Hippocrates of Cos
  B) Aretaeus the Cappadocian
  C) Claudius Galen
  D) Susruta

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Who in the history of epidemiology developed mortality surveillance systems, addressed basic epidemiologic concepts, and is considered the founder of modern statistics?
 
  A) William Farr
  B) John Graunt
  C) Florence Nightingale
  D) John Snow



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Hippocrates of Cos was the first to record the relationship of the external environment to the health of individuals and is considered the first epidemiologist. Aretaeus the Cappadocian described pulmonary tuberculosis in detail. Claudius Galen described the four humors, introduced many drugs derived from plants, and was the first to describe smallpox. Susruta was a Brahmin physician who associated malaria with the mosquito.

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William Farr is considered the father of modern statistics. John Graunt analyzed weekly reports of births and deaths. Florence Nightingale used statistics to improve public health in England. John Snow performed epidemiologic research on transmission of cholera using natural experiments, mapping, and rates.




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