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'''Deborah Prothrow-Stith''' (born 1954) is an American [[physician]], [[public health]] advocate, and the author of several books addressing public health issues. She is best known for her work in violence prevention among youth and for her role in defining violence as a public health issue.

== Early life and education ==
Prothrow-Stith was born in [[Marshall, Texas]] in 1954. She moved to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] at a young age, where she attended public schools. She later attended [[Spelman College]], where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine degree from [[Harvard Medical School]] in 1979.

== Career ==
After completing her medical degree, Prothrow-Stith began her career as a resident in internal medicine at [[Boston City Hospital]]. She later became the Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]], making her the first woman and the youngest person to hold that position.

In 1987, Prothrow-Stith published her first book, ''Violence Prevention: New Directions for Health Care''. The book was one of the first to address violence as a public health issue, and it has since become a seminal work in the field.

Prothrow-Stith has also served as a professor at the [[Harvard School of Public Health]], where she developed a violence prevention curriculum for schools. She has also worked as a consultant for the [[World Health Organization]] and the [[United Nations]] on issues related to violence and public health.

== Awards and recognition ==
Prothrow-Stith has received numerous awards for her work in public health and violence prevention. These include the [[American Public Health Association]]'s Award for Excellence, the [[National Medical Association]]'s Scroll of Merit, and the [[Surgeon General]]'s Medallion.

== Personal life ==
Prothrow-Stith is married and has two children. She currently resides in [[Los Angeles, California]].

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.deborahprothrowstith.com Official website]

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