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William Farr CB (30 November 1807 – 14 April 1883) was a British epidemiologist, regarded as one of the founders of medical statistics . Early life. William Farr was born in Kenley, Shropshire, to poor parents. He was effectively adopted by a local squire, Joseph Pryce, when Farr and his family moved to Dorrington.
William Farr was a British physician who pioneered the quantitative study of morbidity (disease incidence) and mortality (death), helping establish the field of medical statistics. Farr is considered to be a major figure in the history of epidemiology, having worked for almost 40 years analyzing.
Oct 1, 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Farr (1807–1883), who developed the first national vital statistics system and the International Classification of Diseases. This article celebrates his 200th birthday and his contributions to the field of epidemiology.
- DE Lilienfeld
- 2007
Dec 30, 2014 · In a study of smallpox in the mid-1800s, pioneering British epidemiologist William Farr made the astonishing discovery that the rate and duration of the epidemic’s rise was mirrored in its decline.
William Farr was a prominent British physician and vital statistician in the nineteenth century. He developed methods and classifications for mortality and life tables, and participated in sanitary reforms and censuses.
Jun 1, 1975 · It reviews the writings and influence of William Farr from the perspective afforded by a century and more, and provides support for the claim that this remarkable man was “a founder, even the founder, of epidemiology in its modern form.”. © 1975 by The Johns Hopkins University.
Learn about William Farr, a pioneer of epidemiology who devised and maintained the British system of vital statistics in the 19th century. Explore his contributions, challenges, and legacy in public health research and analysis.
