This article highlights Abraham Jacobi's advocacy for children's health, indicating the roots of pediatric care.
The work of physician Abraham Jacobi was prominent in development of the field of pediatrics. He envisioned clinicians acting as caretakers and advocates for children and families, especially those who were poor. This article summarizes his work as presaging today's appreciation of many structural drivers of children's health.
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