Prix Lasker 1978 : lauréats

Destinataires

1. Elliot L. Richardson

   Biologie

   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.

2. Theodore Cooper

   Biologie

   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.