(2012-04-01)April 1, 2012 (aged 114 years, 60 days)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Education
Medical College of Georgia
Occupation
Doctor
Known for
Co-developer of the whooping cough vaccine
medical research
supercentenarian
World's oldest active pediatrician
Spouse
John E. Denmark (m. 1928–1990) (his death)
Medical career
Institutions
Henrietta Egleston Hospital, Private practice
Sub-specialties
Pediatrics
Leila Alice Denmark (née Daughtry; February 1, 1898 – April 1, 2012)[1] was an American pediatrician in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the world's oldest practicing pediatrician until her retirement in May 2001 at the age of 103, after 73 years.[2] She was a supercentenarian, living to the age of 114 years, 60 days.
A co-developer of the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, Denmark was one of the few supercentenarians in history to gain prominence in life for reasons other than longevity. She started treating children in 1928. By the time of her retirement, Denmark was treating grandchildren and great-grandchildren of her first patients.[3]
^Lee Shearer Leila Denmark, beloved doctor, dies at 114. OnlineAthens (2012-04-02)
^UGA researchers wrapping up study of centenarians and their longevity Archived 2012-04-27 at the Wayback Machine, Athens Banner-Herald OnlineAthens (2006-12-27). Retrieved October 17, 2011.
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