John Wickham Legg

John Wickham Legg was a British physician and medical writer born in 1843. He specialized in public health and medicine, contributing to the understanding of disease prevention and health promotion. Legg’s work emphasized the importance of sanitation, hygiene, and social factors in maintaining health. He held academic and leadership roles, advocating for improvements in healthcare practices and medical education. His efforts helped lay the groundwork for modern public health policies and emphasized a holistic approach to medicine that considers social and environmental influences on health.