Standing with those who seek justice
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Standing with those who seek justice.
Each time I read a news report about a lawsuit filed against tobacco companies, or a jury award in such a case, I salute the courage and tenacity of those individuals and families who continue to carry the tobacco battle forward in the courtroom. Of course, the lawyers deserve credit as well, and there are many others among the global tobacco control community who have contributed time and expe...
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عنوان ژورنال: Tobacco Control
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0964-4563
DOI: 10.1136/tc.2009.033530