The Big Five-Oh Show

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January 1964 brought several historically significant events. The Beatles hit number one with “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”, the Rolling Stones began their first tour, Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove” premiered, and the Surgeon General released the first report on Tobacco and Health. Join the Health Matters crew as we reminisce and trace the path of tobacco control from that fateful month.

Tip:  The Surgeon General’s report and the subsequent tobacco wars, by preventing an estimated 8 million premature deaths, will rank as one of the greatest public health achievements of modern times.Links:Nice summary of the safety concerns about e-cigarettesThe Surgeon General’s reports, including the original 1964 reportUS Preventive Services Task Force statement on lung cancer screening