C. Everett Koop
Surgeon General and public health leader
Born
October 14th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 13th Surgeon General of the United States from 1982 to 1989, during a critical period for public health issues. Focused on tobacco control, AIDS awareness, and children's health. Advocated for a strong public health response to the AIDS epidemic, emphasizing education and prevention. His tenure was marked by significant efforts to improve health education and awareness across the nation.
Led initiatives against tobacco use
Promoted AIDS education and prevention
Advocated for childhood immunizations
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