| RefNo | EC/2024/92 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Victora, Cesar Gomes: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 21 April 2024 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Cesar Victora as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society. Includes personal details of the elected Foreign Member, citation giving the reasons for election, and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Victora's 1980s research pioneered the link between exclusive breastfeeding and reduced infant mortality. His work influenced global child health policies, including those adopted by the United Nations and most countries. His ongoing Brazilian birth cohort, initiated in 1982, provides crucial insights into early-life health determinants. He also played a pivotal role in developing child growth standards based on breastfed children, now adopted by 150+ countries. Victora's accolades include the Canada Gairdner Global Health Award (2017) and the Richard Doll Award (2021) from the International Epidemiological Association. His 830 publications have garnered 55,000+ citations according to Clarivate/Web of Science. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers and date certificate was first submitted for candidacy are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |