Edward Giovannucci Explained

Edward L. Giovannucci is a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. He is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.^[1] He is the editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Causes & Control.^[2]

Education

Giovannucci received his M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984, and his MPH and SCD from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1988 and 1992, respectively.^[3]

Research

Giovannucci is known for his research into the health benefits of obtaining vitamin D through sunlight exposure.^{[4] [5]} He has said that for every death caused by skin cancer resulting from sun exposure, 30 deaths might be prevented due to increased vitamin D intake,^[4] and that "It does seem that Vitamin D levels seem to be a real predictor of heart disease."^[6] Other studies authored by Giovannucci have linked tomato consumption to a decreased risk of prostate cancer.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Edward Giovannucci . HSPH website . 26 July 2015.
2. Web site: Cancer Causes & Control Editorial Board . Springer . 26 July 2015.
3. Web site: Edward L. Giovannucci, MD, MPH, SCD . Brigham & Women's Hospital . 26 July 2015.
4. Web site: Vitamin D research may have doctors prescribing sunshine . USA Today . 21 May 2005 . 26 July 2015 . Associated Press.
5. Web site: Too Much Sunscreen? . Harvard Magazine . September–October 2005 . 26 July 2015 . Lambert, Craig.
6. Web site: Study Links Sunshine Vitamin, Heart Health . CBS News . 9 June 2008 . 26 July 2015 . Jonathan M.D..
7. Web site: Tomatoes Found to Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer . New York Times . 7 December 1995 . 26 July 2015 . Associated Press.
8. Web site: Ketchup Cure . Chicago Tribune . 5 March 1997 . 26 July 2015 . Corn, Elaine.