A world-leading public health researcher
Tobacco smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Canada and the world, killing more than 8 million people annually. The threat of tobacco led to the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which obligates more than 180 countries to implement tobacco-control policies including smoke-free laws, graphic warnings, and marketing restrictions. Geoffrey T. Fong, PhD, a leading social psychologist, founded the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project) to evaluate the impact of these FCTC policies. The ITC Project is renowned for its scientific rigour and scope, having conducted studies in 31 countries, covering half the world's population, over the past two decades. Dr. Fong has worked with governments and collaborators in Canada and globally, using ITC findings to advance tobacco control. The ITC Project has recently expanded to assess the impact of e-cigarettes on youth and adults. Dr. Fong has served as an expert witness for many countries to successfully defend their policies against legal challenges from the tobacco industry. Through his research and advocacy, he has made Canada a world leader in the fight against tobacco, improving the health of many millions.
About the CMHF
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.
This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON
