Ligon-Borden B Lee
Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, TCH-150, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2003 Jul;14(3):245-9. doi: 10.1016/s1045-1870(03)00055-4.
Dr. Abraham Jacobi, often called the "father of American pediatrics," rose from humble beginnings in Germany to the highest positions in pediatrics and medicine in the United States. Most of the history of American pediatrics during the second half of the 19th century is reflected in Jacobi's writings and work. This article presents a brief overview of his life and character, focusing on the important roles he played in establishing the field of pediatrics as a distinct specialty and in advocating for children's health issues.
亚伯拉罕·雅可比博士常被称作“美国儿科学之父”，他出身于德国的贫寒家庭，后来在美国儿科学和医学领域升至最高职位。19世纪下半叶美国儿科学的大部分历史都体现在雅可比的著作和工作中。本文简要概述了他的生平与性格，重点讲述了他在将儿科学确立为一门独特专业以及倡导儿童健康问题方面所发挥的重要作用。
