Eric Keroack
Eric Keroack
Eric Keroack (pronunciation: Eh-rik Ker-o-ack) is a prominent American Obstetrician and Gynecologist known for his work in the field of Women's Health and Family Planning.
Etymology
The name Eric is of Old Norse origin, meaning "eternal ruler". Keroack is a surname of unknown origin.
Biography
Eric Keroack is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Medicine, where he specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has served as the medical director for several women's health clinics and has been a vocal advocate for Abstinence-only sex education.
In 2006, Keroack was appointed by President George W. Bush to oversee the Office of Population Affairs, a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for family planning and reproductive health. His appointment was controversial due to his views on contraception and abstinence.
Related Terms
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Women's Health: The branch of medicine that focuses on health issues specific to human female anatomy.
- Family Planning: The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.
- Abstinence-only sex education: A form of sex education that teaches not having sex outside of marriage.
- Office of Population Affairs: A division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for family planning and reproductive health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eric Keroack
- Wikipedia's article - Eric Keroack
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