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Deborah Prothrow-Stith
1954–
United States
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Biography
Deborah Prothrow-Stith (born February 6, 1954) is an American physician, educator, and public health leader. She currently serves as the Dean and Professor at the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine in Los Angeles. She is widely recognized for redefining youth violence as a public health issue, a perspective that has shaped national approaches to prevention and community health.
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