Leon Gordis | |
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| Born | July 19, 1934 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, 2015 (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) Jewish Theological Seminary State University of New York (MD) Johns Hopkins University (MPH, DrPH) |
| Occupation | Epidemiologist |
| Employer | Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health |
| Notable work | Epidemiology |
| Children | 3, including Daniel Gordis |
| Father | Robert Gordis |
Leon Gordis (July 19, 1934 – September 7, 2015)[1] was an American epidemiologist, professor and author, whose textbook Epidemiology provided a foundation for the understanding of epidemiologic principles and clinical applications.