2005 -Professor Sir Richard Doll-

Professor Sir Richard Doll

King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2005 Laureate

Topic: "Tobacco Risks on Human Health "

Prevention, nevertheless, still remains better than cure

Nationality: United Kingdom
Born: 28/10/1912, Hampton, England, United Kingdom
Professor Sir Richard Doll was awarded the prize for his pioneering research in proving the close relationship of tobacco with cancer and cardiovascular diseases, which had a great impact in drawing national health policies in many countries, and in directing the efforts of the World Health Organization towards combating smoking.
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