Edward S. Godfrey (physician)

Edward Settle Godfrey Jr.
Commissioner of Health
of the State of New York
In office
April 21, 1936 – May 1, 1947
Governor
Preceded byThomas Parran
Succeeded byHerman E. Hilleboe
Personal details
Born1878
Died(1960-12-13)December 13, 1960
Professionphysician

Edward Settle Godfrey Jr. (1878–December 13, 1960), son of Edward Settle Godfrey, was a physician and epidemiologist, the founder of the first epidemiological society in the United States. He studied the epidemiology of diphtheria and tuberculosis. From April 21, 1936 until he retired on May 1, 1947, he was the New York State Commissioner of Health.

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