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Henryk Jordan – polish doctor, friend of children and youth
1
Student Scientific Association of Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, Poland
2
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Poland
3
Graniczna Medical Center, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2024-11-18
Final revision date: 2025-01-12
Acceptance date: 2025-01-13
Online publication date: 2025-06-09
Publication date: 2025-06-10
Corresponding author
Kaja Kiedrowska
Student Scientific Association of Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
Student Scientific Association of Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
Pol. Ann. Med. 2025;32(1):105-109
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Physical education ensures proper education for children and adolescents, as well as their personality, cultural, and social development. The pioneer of such a holistic approach to youth education in Poland was Dr. Henryk Jordan.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to examine the biography of Henryk Jordan.
Material and methods:
A literature review was conducted using the Google Scholar database with selected keywords.
Results and discussion:
Henryk Jordan (1842–1907) after numerous internships abroad, he assumed the role of Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Jagiellonian University. Jordan’s second life mission was to promote health-oriented behaviors among children and adolescents. Henryk Jordan park featured numerous sports fields, workshops, and provided continuous medical care. Patriotic education for youth was also emphasized. Furthermore, in 1887, he initiated the Association for Feeding Poor Children with Warm Meals, and in 1892, he assumed the leadership of the Association for Assisting Poor Students of Public Schools. For 26 years, he served as a Kraków councilor, primarily engaging in the sanitary commission.
Conclusions:
Henryk Jordan made an invaluable contribution to the development of physical education in Poland. He fostered the advancement of hygiene and patriotic values among the youngest citizens of the city. He was also committed to alleviating poverty among his compatriots.
Physical education ensures proper education for children and adolescents, as well as their personality, cultural, and social development. The pioneer of such a holistic approach to youth education in Poland was Dr. Henryk Jordan.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to examine the biography of Henryk Jordan.
Material and methods:
A literature review was conducted using the Google Scholar database with selected keywords.
Results and discussion:
Henryk Jordan (1842–1907) after numerous internships abroad, he assumed the role of Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Jagiellonian University. Jordan’s second life mission was to promote health-oriented behaviors among children and adolescents. Henryk Jordan park featured numerous sports fields, workshops, and provided continuous medical care. Patriotic education for youth was also emphasized. Furthermore, in 1887, he initiated the Association for Feeding Poor Children with Warm Meals, and in 1892, he assumed the leadership of the Association for Assisting Poor Students of Public Schools. For 26 years, he served as a Kraków councilor, primarily engaging in the sanitary commission.
Conclusions:
Henryk Jordan made an invaluable contribution to the development of physical education in Poland. He fostered the advancement of hygiene and patriotic values among the youngest citizens of the city. He was also committed to alleviating poverty among his compatriots.
FUNDING
None declared.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None declared.
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