I found this on a message board and thought some of you might be interested
who are "groups with scanty scientific-epidemiological evidence, together
with a most unwelcome emotional component. ".
Barb Whitehead, IBCLC
Eastern NC
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Collaborative research with infant formula companies should not always be
censored
The following is an excerpt from The British Medical Journal article by Alan
Lucas. <A HREF="http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/317/7154/333#resp5">(click here to see original)</A>
Alan Lucas, MRC clinical research professor.
MRC Childhood Nutrition Research Centre, Institute of Child Health, London
WC1N 1EH Companies have in the past received intense criticism over the
marketing of infant formula in developing countries, where reduction in
breast feeding has been associated with morbidity and shorter intervals
between births. Despite official intervention, international codes of
practice, national legislation, and a code drawn up by the manufacturers of
infant formula, political debate continues. An investigation last year of
infringements of the World Health Organisation's code in five countries
although criticised for flawed science has further fanned the flames.
Sponsorship remains an emotive issue. Some contend that it is wholly improper
for clinical research, scientific meetings, or professional organisations to
be financially assisted by formula companies. Conversely, the editor of an
international pediatric journal, supporting sponsorship, stated: "It is quite
extraordinary how in such a serious debate over the years, these aggressive
attacks [on the infant formula industry] have been led by groups with scanty
scientific-epidemiological evidence, together with a most unwelcome emotional
component. As director of a politically "neutral" government-funded (MRC)
Childhood Nutrition Centre, I shall attempt to steer among these polarised
views.
For entire article, see, The British Medical Journal article by Alan Lucas. <A HREF="http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/317/7154/333#resp5">
(click here to see original)</A>
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