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David Vetter

1971 - 1984

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David Phillip Vetter (September 21, 1971 – February 22, 1984) was an American boy with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a hereditary disease that dramatically weakens the immune system. Individuals born with SCID are abnormally susceptible to infections, and exposure to typically innocuous pathogens can be fatal. Vetter was referred to as "David, the bubble boy" by the media, as a reference to the complex containment system used as part of the management of his SCID. Vetter's surname was not revealed to the general public until 10 years after his death in order to preserve his family's privacy. In his first years of life, he lived mostly at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. David Vetter is the 752nd most popular social activist, the 15,370th most popular biography from United States and the 135th most popular American Social Activist.

David Vetter, the social activist, is most famous for his advocacy work related to health care and disability rights, particularly focusing on the needs of individuals with severe health conditions. He is often recognized for his efforts to improve access to medical care and support for those with disabilities.

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS

Among social activists, David Vetter ranks 752 out of 840. Before him are Ros Sopheap, Biljana Srbljanović, Wael Ghonim, Leydy Pech, Karla Avelar, and Killing of Neda Agha-Soltan. After him are Rahile Dawut, Uma Devi Badi, FannyAnn Eddy, Latifa Ibn Ziaten, Susana Chávez, and Ihor Kostenko.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1971, David Vetter ranks 713. Before him are Federico Giunti, Andrea Sartoretti, Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi, Sarah McLeod, Kozo Hosokawa, and Pablo Trapero. After him are Gustavo Méndez, Dylan Moran, Antonio Sánchez, Mikel Lasa, Dietmar Kühbauer, and Leila Barros. Among people deceased in 1984, David Vetter ranks 281. Before him are John Davis, Randall Thompson, Meredith Willson, Jennifer Kendal, Eric Morecambe, and Jack Mercer. After him are Norman Petty, Willie Ormond, and Sohrab Modi.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, David Vetter ranks 15,376 out of 20,380. Before him are Jack Sikma (1955), Jim Clyburn (1940), Carol Lewis (1963), Ariana DeBose (1991), Amanda Somerville (1979), and Max Greenfield (1980). After him are Noah Lyles (1997), Ernest Gruening (1887), Jessica Tuck (1963), Jane Bryan (1918), Draymond Green (1990), and Brooke Langton (1970).

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS In United States

Among social activists born in United States, David Vetter ranks 135. Before him are John Paulson (1955), Wendell Phillips (1811), Bill Ayers (1944), Ruthie Tompson (1910), Dick Gregory (1932), and Edith Windsor (1929). After him are Nils Muižnieks (1964), Medea Benjamin (1952), Inez Milholland (1886), Ronan Farrow (1987), Alicia Garza (1981), and Cindy Sheehan (1957).

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