The Story of Dr. Leila Denmark

Leila Alice Denmark (1898-2012) was a famous American long-lived physician who worked as a pediatrician for 73 years and retired at the age of 103. She is known as the oldest practicing physician in the world.

Leila Denmark was a co-developer of the pertussis vaccine. During the height of the epidemic, she and her colleagues created an antigen which Leila tested on her own child. The result was successful, and the vaccine was put into production after minor modifications.

In 1935, Leila Denmark received the Fisher Prize for her achievements. In 1971, she published a book titled Every Child Should Have a Chance, in which she shared her medical experience and philosophy of life.

She passed away at the age of 114. Her secret to longevity was her optimism, healthy diet, and her genuine passion for the work she had dedicated her life to.

The Foreign Literature Department invites you to watch the video presentation "The Story of Dr. Leila Denmark."