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Company Database:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
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| Type |
Organization
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| Homepage |
http://www.aap.org/ |
| Headquaters |
Elk Grove Village, IL |
| Address |
141 Northwest Point Blvd. |
| City |
Elk Grove Village, |
| Zip-code |
60007 |
| Country |
United States |
| Phone |
847-434-4000 |
| Fax |
847/434-8000 |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 60,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. More than 34,000 members are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
HISTORY
The American Academy of Pediatrics was founded in June 1930 by 35 pediatricians who met in Detroit in response to the need for an independent pediatric forum to address children\'s needs. When the AAP was established, the idea that children have special developmental and health needs was a new one. Preventive health practices now associated with child care - such as immunizations and regular health exams - were only just beginning to change the custom of treating children as "miniature adults."
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Journals of
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|  American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (1) |
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