Luther Terry
Luther Terry was an influential American public health official who served as the Surgeon General of the United States from 1961 to 1965. He is best known for his landmark 1964 report on smoking and health, which was the first to conclusively link cigarette smoking to lung cancer and other serious health issues. This report played a crucial role in shaping public health policies and raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, contributing significantly to the decline in smoking rates in the United States.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,137 | 31 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,137 | 31 | $6,900 | 6$ |
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Liechtenstein:
Luther Terry published the first report on smoking and health in 1964, concluding that smoking caused lung and throat cancer.
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Turkey:
Luther Terry was the former head of the U.S. Public Health Service who published the first report on smoking and health in 1964.
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