In Memoriam Hans van Wieringen 1926-2010

摘要

May 14 2010, Professor Dr. J.C (Hans) van Wieringen passed away. Hans van Wieringen was as a doctor and scientist, a man of many talents. He was not only well-known among pediatricians and juvenile doctors, but also had a good reputation among statisticians and economic historians. Hans van Wieringen studied medicine at the University of Leiden from 1945 until 1952. He specialized in pediatrics at the same university. After a brief period as pediatrician in the Noordoostpolder, van Wieringen became the provincial pediatrician of Overijssel. In both regions he introduced a medial chart that was used for registration in child health centres.