health officer

noun

1. an official who administers laws pertaining to health, especially sanitation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of health officer¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

“Pertussis activity continues to increase, and we are seeing an upswing in cases on track to returning to pre-pandemic numbers,” Dr. Ankita Kadakia, the interim San Diego County public health officer, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

According to British Columbia Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry, the child is suffering from acute respiratory distress and was hospitalized on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Salvador Sandoval, a doctor and county health officer in Merced, California, did not exude such confidence.

From Salon

“We’re continuing to lean in and listen in on what our community residents are feeling,” said Dr. Seema Shah, the interim deputy public health officer with San Diego County.

From Los Angeles Times

The district's health officer said that about 29 friends and family members of the patient along with 37 passengers on board his flight were being monitored but none of them had exhibited any symptoms so far, the news agency reported.

From BBC