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- In Memoriam: I. Barry Pless, MD, OC
null In Memoriam: I. Barry Pless, MD, OC
Throughout his life, Dr. Pless was a tireless advocate for children’s health
August 2023
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It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Ivan Barry Pless announced his passing on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the age of 90. Dr. Pless was a pediatrician, epidemiologist, and Professor Emeritus at McGill University. Throughout his life he was a tireless advocate for children’s health. In recognition of his major contributions to public health, especially child injury prevention, he was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 1993 and promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017. Obituary and tributes: Paperman and Sons, The British Medical Journal, Montreal Gazette