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Samuel Jay Crumbine | |
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| Born | September 17, 1862 |
| Died | July 12, 1954 (aged 91) Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City |
| Known for | Public health initiatives against communicable diseases |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
Dr. Samuel Jay Crumbine (September 17, 1862 – July 12, 1954) was an American physician and public health official who introduced numerous initiatives to stop the spread of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, mostly in the state of Kansas. He campaigned against the common drinking cup, the common towel, and spitting in public to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. He was also involved in the creation of the modern flyswatter due to his "Swat the Fly" campaign, which was designed to stop the spread of diseases from flies and other insects. He is credited with creating the term "flyswatter".