Sir Richard Doll, epidemiologist – a personal reminiscence with a selected bibliography
2005

Obituary of Sir Richard Doll

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Author Information

Author(s): Kinlen Leo

Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK

Conclusion

Richard Doll's work significantly contributed to the understanding of smoking as a major cause of lung cancer and influenced public health policies.

Supporting Evidence

  • Richard Doll demonstrated that smoking is the main cause of lung cancer.
  • He was instrumental in changing public health policies regarding smoking.
  • Doll's studies revealed the dangers of smoking and its link to various diseases.

Takeaway

Richard Doll was a scientist who showed that smoking causes lung cancer, and his work helped many people stop smoking.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6602812

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