Judith Mackay
Judith Mackay | |
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| Born | 1943 (age 82–83) Yorkshire, England |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Tobacco control advocate |
| Spouse | Dr John Mackay |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Public health |
Professor Judith Longstaff Mackay (born 1943) is a British physician and tobacco control advocate who has led a campaign against tobacco in Asia since 1984, campaigning for tax increases to discourage youth smoking, for the creation of smoke-free areas, and against tobacco promotion. Her main interests are tobacco in low-income countries, women and tobacco, and challenging the transnational tobacco companies. She is based in Hong Kong, where she is a permanent resident.