Benjamin Feingold

Physician

1899 – 1982

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Who was Benjamin Feingold?

Benjamin F. Feingold, M.D., was a pediatric allergist from California, who proposed in 1973 that salicylates, artificial colors, and artificial flavors cause hyperactivity in children. Hyperactivity is now classified as attention deficit disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Born
Jun 15, 1899
Also known as
  • Dr. Benjamin Feingold
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh
Died
1982

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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