James Lind, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Lind

Scottish physician and pioneer of naval hygiene

Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1716

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 13-Jul-1794

Profession: physician, surgeon

Zodiac Sign: Libra

James Lind (4 October 1716 – 13 July 1794) was a Scottish doctor.
He was a pioneer of naval hygiene in the Royal Navy.
By conducting one of the first ever clinical trials, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy.
He argued for the health benefits of better ventilation aboard naval ships, the improved cleanliness of sailors' bodies, clothing and bedding, and below-deck fumigation with sulphur and arsenic.
He also proposed that fresh water could be obtained by distilling sea water.
His work advanced the practice of preventive medicine and improved nutrition.