Donald Henderson

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/donald-henderson

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1. When was Donald Henderson born?September 7, 1928
2. Where was Donald Henderson born?Albany, Georgia, USA
3. When did Donald Henderson die?August 19, 2016
4. What is Donald Henderson known for?Directing the WHO's successful smallpox eradication program (1967-1977)
5. What is the career?Physician, epidemiologist, educator, and influential public health leader
6. Who was Dr. Donald Henderson?Dr. Donald Henderson was a doctor and scientist who helped get rid of the disease smallpox from the whole world.

Epidemiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors affecting health.
Smallpox Eradication: The complete and permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidence of infection caused by the variola virus.
Public Health Preparedness: The capability of the public health system, communities, and individuals to prepare for, respond to, and recover from adverse health events.
Bioterrorism: The deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, toxins, or other harmful agents to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.