Who used statistics to improve public health in England?
A) William Farr
B) John Graunt
C) Florence Nightingale
D) John Snow
Ans: C
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Florence Nightingale used statistics to improve public health in England. William Farr is considered the father of modern statistics. John Graunt analyzed weekly reports of births and deaths. John Snow performed epidemiologic research on transmission of cholera using natural experiments, mapping, and rates.
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