Rudolf Virchow
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Rudolf Virchow was a renowned German physician, pathologist, and anthropologist, often referred to as the father of modern pathology. His groundbreaking work in cellular pathology reshaped the understanding of disease and its connection to cellular structures. Virchow was a firm advocate for social medicine and believed that health is influenced by socio-economic conditions. His famous statement, "Medicine is a social science, and politics is nothing else but medicine on a larger scale," encapsulates his belief in the interconnectedness of health and society.
Nazionalità
Tedesco
Data di nascita
April 13, 1821
Luogo di nascita
Prussian Silesia, Germany
Data di morte
September 5, 1902
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