About David Marine
Lived 1888 – 1976 (aged 88). David Marine was an American physician and pathologist, known for Goiter.
David Marine (20 September 1880 – 6 November 1976) was an American pathologist. He is remembered for his trial, with O. P. Kimball as his assistant, of the effect of giving iodide to a large group of schoolgirls in Akron, Ohio from 1917 to 1922, which greatly reduced their development of goiter, and resulted in the iodization of table salt.
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Who was David Marine?
American pathologist
When was David Marine born?
David Marine was born on 20 September 1888.
When did David Marine die?
David Marine died on 6 November 1976.
What was David Marine's occupation?
David Marine was a physician and pathologist.
What was David Marine known for?
David Marine was known for Goiter.
What nationality was David Marine?
David Marine was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Marine. https://biography.guide/david-marine/
MLA: "David Marine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-marine/.
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