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health officer

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of health officer

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Short-term exposure can irritate the lungs and nasal passages, and cause nausea and dizziness, said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Orange County’s health officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“Recent rains have contributed to the resurgence of poisonous wild mushrooms in California, including in Napa,” said a statement from Dr. Christine Wu, Napa County’s public health officer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Giving evidence at court, Andrew Bonham, the council's senior environmental health officer, said "the character of Ms Marsh" was taken into consideration by councillors rejecting her application.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The inspection took place in October 2025, when a senior environmental health officer and a public protection officer visited the premises.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The state health officer of Texas gives clearance too.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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