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“Societies that eat unrefined foods produce large stools and build small hospitals; societies that eat fiber-depleted foods produce small stools and build large hospitals.”

Quote by Denis Parsons Burkitt

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Denis Parsons Burkitt
Denis Parsons Burkitt

Denis Parsons Burkitt was a renowned doctor known for his contributions to the study of tropical diseases and cancer. Born on February 28, 1911, and passing away on March 23, 1993, Burkitt's research in Africa led to the discovery of Burkitt lymphoma, a common cancer in children in Africa. more

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