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Date: | Thu, 14 Dec 1995 05:09:31 EST |
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I am glad to hear that the Ross survey appears to be accurate. I would like to
raise 2 other possible concerns with a formula company doing this sort of work.
Please bear in mind that I don't know the full history of their involvement or
their methodology.
1. What effect does it have on mothers who take part in the survey, knowing
that a formula company is doing something wonderful for the children of America?
2. What effect does it have on health professionals?
Answer (from where I sit) - it gives you all a good feeling about them.
And a third question - Why do they do it?
Answer -draw your own conclusions, remembering that companies (at least in the
UK) have a duty to make as much money as possible for their share-holders.
If contact with mothers is direct, then Ross Laboratories are breaking the WHO
code, which (if I recall correctly) prohibits contact with mothers.
In the UK despite our many failings, it is now the law that the companies may
not advertise outwith the Health service, and I can easily stop shops from
displaying company freebies.
Mary Broadfoot, Paisley, Scotland - who never ceases to be amazed at what
the companies will do to promote their products.
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