American Academy of Pediatrics an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was founded in 1930 as a not for profit organization.The founding members, a group of 60 physicians who specialized in childrens
health, chose the name American Academy of Pediatrics to reflect their commitment to the interests of children and the pediatric specialty. The action demanded that the medical community acknowledge the difference between adult and child care.
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