International Journal of Epidemiology 2003;32:187
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Commentary: The legacy of Sidney Kark
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In a time of epidemiological crisis, political leaders do not always listen to the scientific analysis and recommended action from the experts. Such experts are then turned into whistle-blowers and agitators who have a profound political agenda that challenges the prevalent ideology.
In Sidney Karks