[Life and achievements of professor Irena Norska-Borówka the 75th birthday anniversary].

The purpose of the publication is to present the life, scientifical and social activity of the eminent pediatrician prof. Irena Norska-Borówka. The biography is based on personal data, biographical notes published in medical dictionaries, scientific publications and opinions of scientific authorities. Prof. Irena Norska-Borówka was the President of Scientific Committee of the eight previous Congresses ECOMED in Tarnów, the creator of Ecological Section of Polish Physicians Society, Polish and World precursor of Environmental Pediatrics and the UNICER expert. She has more than 300 publications, including 50 monographies. She has been awarded the I-st stage Award of the Minister of Health and Social Care for the studies on congenital toxoplasmosis. She also received SAM Rector's Awards for the publications of environmental pollution influence on the children's health and creation in 1980 the first in Poland Neonatal Pathology Clinic with an Intensive Care Department. She has become the ethical authority for her students and doctors. She has been appreciated by Upper Silesian inhabitants for her scientific work and social activity towards children and youth.