biography
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Mendenhall, Dorothy
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née Reed
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| sex:
| female
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| lived:
| (1874–1964)
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| biography:
| Physician, born in Columbus, Ohio, USA. A dedicated researcher and physician, she is best known for her early research on Hodgkin's disease and contributions to maternal and child health care while a medical officer at the United States Children's Bureau (1917–36). Her many articles greatly influenced the diet of pregnant women and children. |
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