Dr. Cedric Garland is an

epidemiologist Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and risk factor, determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population. It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decision ...

known for his research in the field of

vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D deficiency or hypovitaminosis D is a vitamin D level that is below normal. It most commonly occurs in people when they have inadequate exposure to sunlight, particularly sunlight with adequate ultraviolet B rays (UVB). Vitamin D defic ...

. He has written upwards of 150 articles and books on the subject. Garland partnered with his late brother

Frank C. Garland Frank Caldwell Garland (June 20, 1950 – August 17, 2010) was an American epidemiology, epidemiologist whose research led to the conclusion that Hypovitaminosis D, vitamin D deficiency can be a factor increasing risk for breast cancer and colon ...

in some of this research. Their most widely cited paper is Garland CF, Garland FC, Gorham ED, et al. "The Role of Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention." ''

American Journal of Public Health The ''American Journal of Public Health'' is a monthly peer-reviewed public health journal published by the American Public Health Association that covers health policy and public health. The journal was established in 1911 and its stated missio ...

'' 2006;96(2):252-261. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2004.045260, cited 829 times according to

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Dr. Cedric Garland
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