Description: (Epidemiologist)
Alexander Duncan Langmuir was a prominent American epidemiologist who made significant contributions during his time as Chief Epidemiologist of the CDC from 1949 to 1970. He established the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) and broadened the CDC's scope to encompass non-communicable diseases, environmental health, and family planning. Langmuir improved public health coordination by fostering collaboration between the CDC and state epidemiologists. His decision to publish the MMWR through the CDC using clear language was praised for effectively communicating health emergencies to both professionals and the public.