Walter C. Eddy

Walter C. Eddy was an American infectious disease expert and public health official in the early 20th century. He contributed to the scientific understanding of diseases and worked to improve public health responses, particularly in controlling outbreaks like typhoid and cholera. Eddy was involved with institutions such as the U.S. Public Health Service, where he helped develop strategies for disease prevention and sanitation. His work laid the groundwork for modern epidemiology and contributed to better management of infectious diseases, benefiting public health policies and practices.