Florence Nightingale (Nurse and Statistician)

Florence Nightingale was a pioneering nurse and statistician from the 19th century, renowned for transforming healthcare and hospital practices. She emphasized the importance of cleanliness, sanitation, and proper hygiene in reducing infection and mortality rates. Nightingale used data and statistics to identify problems and communicate the need for reform, making her a trailblazer in using evidence to improve patient care. Her work laid the foundation for modern nursing and health statistics, impacting both medical practices and public health policies worldwide.