Stephen Smith | |
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February 19, 1823 |
| Died | August 27, 1922 (aged 99) |
| Occupation(s) | Surgeon, public health pioneer |
Stephen Smith (February 19, 1823 – August 27, 1922) was an American surgeon and a pioneer in public health.
Biography
He was born on February 19, 1823, in Skaneateles, New York. His father was a cavalry officer in the American Revolutionary War.
Smith was an active proponent of the Metropolitan Health Bill. He 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. In 1875, he was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society. He later founded the American Public Health Association. He died on August 27, 1922.
The Stephen Smith Medal, for distinguished contributions in public health was created in his honor.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stephen Smith (surgeon).
- Biography at New York City government web site
- Letter from Smith following the founding of the APHA
- History of the American Public Health Association
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Works by Stephen Smith at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks)
