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ALVAREZ ALDANA, Dagoberto. Considerations for a proposal of historical periodization of Endocrinology in Cuba. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [online]. 2019, vol.45, n.1, e1030. ISSN 0864-3466.

The objective of this article is to present some considerations that justify a historical periodization of Endocrinology in our country taking into account the landmarks and events with special significance for this medical specialty. The historical-logical method was used, supported by the technique of documentary review and in depth’s unstructured interview to professionals linked to the development of Endocrinology in our country. Three historical periods of Endocrinology are established in Cuba: Period of Pre-endocrinology (1813-1922), where the first descriptions of endocrine diseases such as hermaphroditism, galactorrhea, gynecomastia, goiter, acromegaly, diabetes mellitus and others appeared; Period of onset of Endocrinology (1923-1965), that was characterized by the introduction of insulin in clinical practice and the increase of contributions to national and international scientific literature, the creation of the Cuban Society of Endocrinology and its official media the Cuban Endocrinological Act; and finally, Endocrinology’s consolidation and development period (1966-present), that is established with the creation of the Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases. With this last milestone, Endocrinology in Cuba begins its real progress in the areas of research, teaching and care. It is concluded that taking into account the milestones or events with special significance for Endocrinology in our country, it is possible to propose a historical periodization of this medical specialty.

Palabras clave : Endocrinology; history; periodization.

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