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“Tobacco has not yet been fully tried before the bar of science. But the tribunal has been prepared and the gathering of evidence has begun and when the final verdict is rendered, it will appear that tobacco is evil and only evil; that as a drug it is far more deadly than alcohol, killing in a dose a thousand times smaller, and that it does not possess a single one of the quasi merits of alcohol.”

Quote by John Harvey Kellogg

Work

Tobaccoism;: Or, How Tobacco Kills,

This book delves into the detrimental impacts of tobacco consumption, exploring its effects on individuals and communities, and advocating for its reduction and control. more

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John Harvey Kellogg
John Harvey Kellogg

John Harvey Kellogg was a renowned medical doctor, born on February 26, 1852, and died on December 14, 1943. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of nutrition and medicine, particularly in the development of breakfast cereals and health foods. more

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