Paul R. Epstein

Paul R. Epstein was a prominent American physician and public health expert known for his work on the interplay between health and environmental issues. He focused on how climate change affects public health, emphasizing the connections between ecological changes and rising disease patterns. Epstein was a professor at Harvard Medical School and the founding director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment. His research and advocacy helped raise awareness about the health impacts of environmental degradation, making significant contributions to the fields of global health and environmental science.