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Dr. Issac Perkins, MD

  • 971 Lakeland Drive Suite 1453
  • Jackson,
  • Mississippi
  • 39216

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Public Health
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New Orleans Information

New Orleans, Louisiana is home to 1 practicing public health doctor who has an office in the zip code 70122. 70114.

According to 2005 Census estimates, New Orleans has a population of 454,863, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 public health doctor for every 454,863 residents.

Louisiana Information

Louisiana was named after French King Louis XIV, and the state joined the union in 1812. Louisiana’s population is 4,523,628, and Baton Rouge is its capital city. Louisiana has rich cultural heritage that is celebrated at many festivals all over the state. Taste a variety of cuisines, including Cajun and Creole food. Listen to jazz or zydeco music in New Orleans, visit the French Quarter, attend the Mardi Gras in the spring, or take a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Louisiana has a population of 4,523,628. Of this population, 1,132,763 are under the age of 18 and 528,837 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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