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Basil Hetzel: Australian medical pioneer, and my friend

  • Written by Pat Buckley, Dean of Graduate Studies , University of South Australia
imageBasil Hetzel's research supported the use of iodised salt as an easy way to ensure adequate dietary iodine intake. from www.shutterstock.com

The Hon Dr Basil Hetzel AC died on February 4th 2017, after a truly transformative 70-year career in medicine, research and public health advocacy.

Described as an Australian medical pioneer, he identified...

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