Quantitative Models for Lung Cancer Induced by Cigarette Smoke

By Altshuler, Bernard

Book Id: WPLBN0000204470
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Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Quantitative Models for Lung Cancer Induced by Cigarette Smoke
Author:	Altshuler, Bernard
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Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, United Nations., United Nations. Office for Disarmament Affairs
Collections:	Government Library Collection, Disarmament Documents
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Publisher:	United Nations- Office for Disarmament Affairs (Unoda)


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Excerpt: This paper focuses on work done at the Institute on lung cancer induced by cigarette smoking and its relevance to quantitative models used in risk assessment. In the beginnings of the Institute, the health effects of cigarette smoke were identified as a critical and promising area of research by Norton Nelson, and this has led to considerable experimental and theoretical work being done. Indeed, much of the success of the Institute stemmed from guideposts for research that have been erected by Nelson. They have been most valuable to me in pointing out problems having considerable significance and productive potential. In a personal way, I am indebted to Norton Nelson for having helped me stop smoking back in the fifties, early enough so that it has extended my expected lifespan considerably. Nelson participated in the first authoritative report declaring cigarette smoke to be a major health hazard. This was written by a study group on smoking and health for the principal national health organizations (I) . I have great respect for all of the study group, but it was my direct appreciation and esteem for Nelsons insight and judgment in scientific matters that precipitated my decision to quit smoking.