George W. Comstock

George W. Comstock
Portrait painting of Dr. George W. Comstock by Steven Christopher Seward 2003
Born
George W. Comstock

(1915-01-07)January 7, 1915
Niagara Falls, New York
DiedJuly 15, 2007(2007-07-15) (aged 92)
Smithsburg, Maryland
EducationAntioch College (undergraduate), Harvard Medical School (MD), University of Michigan (MPH), Johns Hopkins University (DrPH)
OccupationsEpidemiologist and physician
Known forTuberculosis epidemiology, editor of American Journal of Epidemiology

George Wills Comstock (January 7, 1915 – July 15, 2007) was a public health physician, epidemiologist, and educator. He was known for significant contributions to public health, specifically in the fields of micronutrient deficiencies, tuberculosis, and cardiovascular disease. He served as the editor-in-chief for American Journal of Epidemiology.

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