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Goitre historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Historical Perspective

Paracelsus (born Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim) (1493–1541) was the first to describe the connection between goitre and the consumption of minerals, specifically lead in drinking water.[1].

References

  1. ↑ “Paracelsus” entry in Dictionary.com, retrieved October 9, 2007

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