Jeremiah Stamler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jeremiah Stamler

cardiologist

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1919

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: cardiologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Jeremiah Stamler (born October 27, 1919) is an American scientist specializing in preventive cardiology and the study of the influence of various risk factors on coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, and the role of salt and other nutrients in the etiology of hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Stamler is credited with introducing the term "risk factors" into the field of cardiology.
In 1988, he was awarded the Donald Reid Medal given by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for his contributions to epidemiology.
He is professor emeritus of preventive medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
After his retirement from active teaching, he continued his research with his wife Rose until her death in 1998; he now divides his time between Manhattan, Pioppi (Southern Italy), Long Island, and Chicago.