Lendon Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lendon Smith

American medical writer

Date of Birth: 03-Jun-1921

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 17-Nov-2001

Profession: writer, nutritionist, gynaecologist, medical writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Lendon Howard Smith (June 3, 1921 – November 17, 2001) was an American OB/GYN, pediatrician, author, and television personality.
He was notable for his advice on parenting and advocating children's health and eating issues.
He was known to fans as "The Children's Doctor" for his expertise on the issues and an outspoken proponent of the use of vitamins for children. Smith was criticized by nutritionists for promoting the dangerous belief that large megavitamin dosages would help cure any disease or disorder.