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About C. Everett Koop
Charles Everett Koop, known as C. Everett Koop, was an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator. He served as the 13th Surgeon General of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Koop was a leading advocate for public health policies, especially in the areas of tobacco use, AIDS, and abortion. He was known for his straightforward and often controversial approach to public health education and policy.
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