Ever wondered how a paediatric surgeon ended up making headlines in the world of public health?
This video takes you on an intriguing journey into the life of a surgeon general who wasn't your typical public health figure.
Despite being politically naive, he knew how to play his cards right when it came to tackling big tobacco.
The press couldn't get enough of him, and neither will you after hearing his story.
What do you think about a surgeon taking on big tobacco?
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Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "C. Everett Koop's fearless fight against the tobacco industry," drawn from his biography of the former U.S. surgeon general.
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