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Ian Prior

New Zealand epidemiologist (1923-2009)

  • Fame34.3
  • Momentum19.1
  • Wikipedia52
Lived 1923–2009, aged 86New Zealand
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  • Era
    1923–2009
    Aged 86
  • Awards
    5
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-18

Ian Ambury Miller Prior was a New Zealand doctor, epidemiologist, environmental campaigner and arts patron. He is acknowledged as the founder of epidemiology in New Zealand. He conducted pioneering epidemiological studies of Māori, Cook Islanders and Tokelau Islanders in the 1960s. He was active in a number of environmental campaigns including the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and was well known for his support of the arts, in particular the Wellington Sculpture Trust.

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Momentum19.1
Historical1.5
Now attention100.0
Source confidence10.0
Completeness49.0
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