Hugh Faulkner (22 September 1912 – 19 April 1994) was a

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doctor who practised in North London. He was a significant figure in both the

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and the Socialist Health Association, and a key figure in the development of the

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. He retired to Italy where he continued his political activities. Diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in 1987, he adopted a macrobiotic diet and survived a further seven years. He wrote a book about his experiences, ''Physician Heal Thyself'', ''The Cancer Prevention Diet'' and lectured on the subject.

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