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Dr. Joseph Eker, MD

  • 340 South West Boulevard
  • Kansas City,
  • Kansas
  • 66103

Specialties

  • Family Practice
  • Public Health
Gender
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Kansas City Information

Kansas City, Kansas is home to 1 practicing public health doctor who has an office in the zip code 66103.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Kansas City has a population of 144,210, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 public health doctor for every 144,210 residents.

Kansas Information

Kansas was admitted to the United States in 1861. Topeka is its capital city, and the population of Kansas is 2,744,687. Topeka offers sports and recreation, arts and cultural entertainment, and casinos to residents and visitors. Lucas claims to be the Folk Art center of the United States. Visit the Pony Express National Historic Trail, tour historic Fort Leavenworth, or see the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchinson. Kansas is also home to the John Brown Museum, which was a stop on the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Kansas has a population of 2,744,687. Of this population, 652,270 are under the age of 18 and 354,995 are at or above the age of 65.

Public Health Information

Description

Public health is the science of preventive health of the general public. A public health physician is concerned with prevention of disease by promoting vaccinations and immunizations and other public health services. This physician may have a background in epidemiology, or environmental, behavioral or occupational health. The public health physician may also direct health programs for governmental or private agencies. This specialist analyzes community health trends, and may consult with other physicians, community organizations or welfare agencies.

 
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