Premio Lasker · Premio Lasker-Bloomberg al servicio público
Premio Lasker 1978: Ganadores
Destinatarios
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Elliot L. Richardson
For his crucial decision in 1972, as HEW Secretary, to inaugurate a national hypertension control program to lower death rates from stroke, kidney and heart diseases.
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Theodore Cooper
For implementing in 1972 the National High Blood Pressure Education Program which has contributed significantly to the cut in deaths from stroke, kidney and heart diseases.