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Linda P. Fried

Dean and DeLamar Professor of Public Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Dr. Linda P. Fried is a leader in the fields of epidemiology and geriatrics who has dedicated her career to the science of healthy aging and creating the basis for a transition to a world where greater longevity benefits people of all ages. An internationally renowned scientist, she has done seminal work in defining frailty as a medical condition, illuminating its causes and the potential for prevention as keys to optimizing health for older adults.

June 6, 2017

Health Is A Global Public Good
May 17, 2017

Forging A Connection Between Health Care And Infrastructure
April 3, 2017

Public Health Is A Cost-Effective Investment
March 27, 2017

Treat Public Health as Public Safety

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