Ernst L. Wynder: A Pioneer of No Tobacco World

<p>Ernst L Wynder was a great epidemiologist who devoted his career to investigate harmful effects of tobacco smoke, in particular his studies represent a landmark in the history of epidemiological research on lung cancer.</p><p>The commitment of Ernst Wynder was not limited to the...

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Main Authors: Roberto Bucci, Vittoria Colamesta, Giuseppe La Torre
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Language:English
Published: Milano University Press 2013-06-01
Series:Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health
Online Access:http://ebph.it/article/view/8918
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spelling doaj-art-91c0ddda301a42bfbb2a121fed9f56bf2025-08-20T03:19:52ZengMilano University PressEpidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health2282-09302013-06-0110210.2427/89188538Ernst L. Wynder: A Pioneer of No Tobacco WorldRoberto Bucci0Vittoria Colamesta1Giuseppe La Torre2Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Institute of Hygiene, School of Medicine, Rome, ItalySapienza-Università di Roma, Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Rome, ItalySapienza-Università di Roma, Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Rome, Italy e Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci<p>Ernst L Wynder was a great epidemiologist who devoted his career to investigate harmful effects of tobacco smoke, in particular his studies represent a landmark in the history of epidemiological research on lung cancer.</p><p>The commitment of Ernst Wynder was not limited to the risk factors related to tobacco. In fact, he studied also the role of nutritional factors in the incidence of tumors.</p><p>His talent, enthusiasm and tireless energy have allowed him to obtain a complete victory despite the difficulties and the initial loneliness.</p>http://ebph.it/article/view/8918
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