Statements (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
author physician |
gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Dartmouth_College |
gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Lasker_Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom |
gptkbp:birthDate |
1916-10-14
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gptkbp:children |
2
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gptkbp:deathDate |
2013-02-25
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gptkbp:famousFor |
public health campaigns
television appearances anti-smoking campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles addressing health disparities medical ethics discussions collaborating with educational institutions supporting medical research advocating for mental health awareness supporting women's health initiatives advocating for health equity child safety initiatives public speaking on health issues supporting global health initiatives promoting nutrition education promoting vaccination advocacy for health education AIDS education initiatives addressing substance abuse issues advocating for children's health advocating for environmental health advocating for health insurance reform appearing in documentaries on health issues collaborating with health organizations conducting health workshops engaging in health policy discussions engaging in public discourse on health issues participating in health fairs promoting health education in schools writing articles on health topics writing health-related books healthcare_reform_advocacy testifying_before_Congress |
gptkbp:field |
pediatric surgery
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. C. Everett Koop
|
gptkbp:influenced |
medical education
public health policy healthcare_legislation |
gptkbp:knownFor |
child health advocacy
AIDS awareness tobacco control advocacy |
gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
gptkbp:positionHeld |
gptkb:Surgeon_General_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_Hampshire
gptkb:Pennsylvania |
gptkbp:spouse |
Elizabeth_Koop
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gptkbp:termEnd |
1989-01-20
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gptkbp:termStart |
1982-02-01
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