Surgeon General Committee, Reports and Notes, 1957-1963
Collection Summary
The small collection contains material related to Eugene Rogot's study to understand the general mortality trends of smokers vs. non-smokers. As described in the final report's introduction, the study followed U.S. veterans with Government Life Insurance Policies from 1954-1969. It was a joint study between the Veterans Adminstration and NIH and was a follow-up of the Dorn and Kahn studies. Items include reports, correspondence, data, statistics, surveys, and notes.
Dates
- 1957-1963
Extent
From the Collection: 0.85 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
Collection materials primarily in English
Restrictions
Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.
Collection Summary
The small collection contains material related to Eugene Rogot's study to understand the general mortality trends of smokers vs. non-smokers. As described in the final report's introduction, the study followed U.S. veterans with Government Life Insurance Policies from 1954-1969. It was a joint study between the Veterans Adminstration and NIH and was a follow-up of the Dorn and Kahn studies. Items include reports, correspondence, data, statistics, surveys, and notes.
Collecting Area Details
Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area
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