Tobacco Documents Online

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES October 22, 1987 Leo G. Abood, Ph.D. University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Pharmacology 601 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, New York 14642 Dear Dr. Abood: Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control Office on Smoking and Health Rockville, MD 20857 Thank you for agreeing to serve as an expert reviewer for the 1987 Surgeon General's Report on the health consequences of smoking, which this year focuses on the pharmacology of tobacco use. As a reviewer, you serve an essential function by providing specific scientific guidance. Because of the short turn-around timla-,allotted for your review, we ask that comments be limited only to substantive matters. Typographical errors and other minor changes shall be made by others. Specifically, we would like your comments regarding, but not necessarily limi~ted to: 1. the scientific evidence; 2. the scientific accuracy and balance of the manuscript; 3. the completeness of supporting evidence for the conclusions; 4. the completeness of the review, including identification of major gaps or areas of omission; 5. the areas presented as scientific fact that, in your opinion, are areas of considerable scientific disagreement. Please feel free to make any suggested changes or comments directly on the draft provided.

Page 2 Because of the time required to incorporate your and other review comments into the manuscript before final publication, your comments must be completed and returned to me mailed (by Federal Express) no later than Thursday, November 12, 1987. For your convenience, a Federal Express envelope is enclosed to expedite return of your comments. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 443-1575. Also, please read the enclosed Background sheet on important legal developments related to the Surgeon General's Reports on Smoking. Thank you again for participating in the production of this important report. Sincerely, Ronald M. Davis, M.D. Director Office on Smoking and Health Center for Health Promotion and Education Enclosures